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FIFA meeting shows united support for Infantino

After the FIFA crisis meeting, Gianni Infantino signalled no intention to resign and appeared proactively in the international media.

6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The FIFA crisis meeting concluded with a demonstrative unity among its leadership, which supported Gianni Infantino. According to international media reports, there are currently no signs of an imminent resignation from the FIFA president.

Infantino appeared proactively after the meeting and refuted speculation about his intentions to resign. Press reports raise the question of whether he still has sufficient support among his allies in international football.

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