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Infantino Holds African Meeting in Morocco Amid FIFA Funding Row

FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a closed meeting with African football authorities at the Mohammed VI complex in Salé, Morocco, after backlash over his abandoned private investor proposal.

Gianni Infantino convened a closed session with senior African football officials at the Mohammed VI complex near Rabat, following criticism of his failed private‑investment initiative for FIFA. No official statements were released and details of the discussions remain undisclosed. cricket-ipl.in

According to the British newspaper The Times, Infantino reportedly offered Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in return for its support, as Morocco will co‑host the tournament with Spain and Portugal. The meeting underscores mounting pressure on Infantino’s leadership from European bodies such as UEFA.