FIFA President Gianni Infantino issues grovelling apology over ‘errors’ in sell-off plans

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised for “mistakes” in his plan to sell the World Cup.

“We sincerely apologise for these errors and commit to them not happening again,” he said in a statement.

“With this in mind, we will conduct a necessary review, and a report will be presented to the FIFA Council at its next scheduled meeting.

“With the project withdrawn, FIFA will no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process and will take all necessary measures to protect and safeguard its name and reputation.”