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FIFA apologizes for failed Infantino bid to sell the World Cup to Trump’s in-laws, but throws ‘full support’ behind his continued presidency

FIFA apologizes for failed Infantino bid to sell the World Cup to Trump’s in-laws, but throws ‘full support’ behind his continued presidencyWorldPing

Luis Figo says Gianni Infantino "debased the office." Canada's prime minister says he's lost confidence. FIFA's own board just backed him anyway.

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