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Saudi Arabia Backs FIFA Chief Infantino Amid Crisis
27 Aug
Summary
- Saudi Arabia publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- The support comes one month after Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan failed.
- Saudi federation called for open dialogue to address concerns.
One month after a significant crisis regarding his World Cup commercial subsidiary plan, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received public backing from Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) announced its support for Infantino's leadership and efforts to unify the global football community. This endorsement comes after previous criticism from other confederations regarding Infantino's secret negotiations with private investors.
SAFF acknowledged FIFA's steps, including admitting mistakes and halting the $20 billion project. However, the federation emphasized the ongoing need for broader dialogue, urging FIFA leaders to engage in direct, face-to-face discussions to openly address all concerns. Infantino has been building close ties with Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over his presidency, with assistance in steering the 2034 World Cup toward the kingdom.
