Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
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"Infantino has debased the office that he promised to elevate."
— Luis Figo , Celebrity
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President of FIFA.
Luis Figo is a former professional footballer who played for Barcelona, Real Madrid, and the Portugal national team.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Mattias Grafstrom is the secretary general of FIFA.
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Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
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