The beleaguered Infantino said he would focus now on restoring harmony while continuing to grow the game.

The idea of allowing private investors even a small stake in FIFA flagship events such as the World Cup had been roundly condemned.

The idea of allowing private investors even a small stake in FIFA flagship events such as the World Cup had been roundly condemned.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday said he was abandoning a controversial plan to allow private investment in the  World Cup after fierce backlash. Pressure mounted on Infantino on Friday with…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European…