FIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and Morocco

FIFA’s Infantino backed by six Arab federations including Qatar and MoroccoFootball’s top official boosted by further support for his presidency after proposed private investment in game nixed.Six ‌heads of Arab national football associations, including 2022 World Cup host Qatar and 2030 World ⁠Cup cohost Morocco, have joined the growing ⁠backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino with football’s world governing body in crisis after a failed private investment plan.Infantino, who ⁠is seeking re-election next year, has faced open revolt after three confederations – UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF – called for him to quit over his aborted ⁠bid to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Bangladesh humble Australia with worst total in contest as Hasan takes 6-55list 2 of 4Blockbuster $12.5bn deal as Kushner, Iger, purchase NBA Lakers franchiselist 3 of 4Bangladesh and India battle to save cricket series after political turmoillist 4 of 4Hockey World Cup 2026: India-Pakistan blockbuster headlines tournament drawend of listThe Swiss administrator had proposed carving off the commercial rights to the World Cup and selling 20 percent to private investors to raise about $4.2bn.“Recognising the important role of ‌Arab football in bringing people together and strengthening cooperation among football associations across the Arab world, we … express our full support for Mr Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, and reaffirm our confidence in his leadership and continued commitment to the development of football worldwide,” the heads of the six federations said in a joint statement.The statement was signed by ⁠the heads of the national federations of Qatar, ⁠Lebanon, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt and Mauritania. Four of the six signatories are also FIFA Council members.“We deeply appreciate Mr Infantino’s sustained efforts to advance football globally, expand opportunities across all regions ⁠and strengthen the game’s role in bringing people and communities together,” they said.“We look forward to continuing our ⁠close cooperation with him towards a stronger and ⁠more prosperous future for world football, expanding opportunities and further enhancing Arab football’s contribution to the global game.”