Gianni Infantino will remain president of Fifa after securing the backing of senior executives, despite acknowledging mistakes connected to his controversial private investment plans.
The football governing body’s president has “sincerely” apologised for errors made in relation to the plans, which had drawn scrutiny. The apology comes alongside confirmation that his position at the head of Fifa is not changing.
Infantino’s continued leadership follows support from senior figures within the organisation. The available information does not specify the nature of the errors, the details of the investment proposals, or which executives offered their backing.
The development means Infantino stays in post while attempting to move on from the controversy surrounding the private investment plans. The latest known position is that he remains Fifa president and has expressed regret for the mistakes made.
