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Gianni Infantino under pressure after scrapping privatized World Cup plan

FIFA President abandons controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investors.

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This decision comes amid European criticism and internal tensions.

Infantino seeks re-election in March 2027 and relies on African support.

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Cette demande pourrait accélérer une crise de légitimité au sein de la FIFA, déjà critiquée pour son manque de transparence et ses décisions controversées.

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