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Statement attributable to the FIFA President
The FIFA Forward Enterprise project was intended to provide a basis for further strengthening our FIFA Member Associations and our sport worldwide, especially in those countries where support is most needed. And more so, as we said from the outset, to do this only if a majority of the FIFA Member Associations were in support and always subject to a consultation process with them, the FIFA Council, the Confederations and wider stakeholders.
Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place.
Our purpose has always been - and will always be - to unite and improve.
As a result, this proposal will not proceed.
Moving forward, my intent is to bring all interested parties back together in the coming days and weeks in the spirit of shared interest in our game, and with the objective to continue growing football everywhere, particularly in those countries that mostly need our support.
Infantino has lost the support of the majority of the other FIFA officials
His unconditional political alignment with Donald Trump (along with a management style in which he decides everything without being accountable to anyone) will be what brings him down, as has been said for some time
BREAKING: UEFA countries unanimously in support of boycotting World Cup in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes in tournament to private investors, say sources.
Decision taken at emergency virtual meeting
https://t.co/hEgGA62JwQ
🚨EXCL: Aston Villa have officially made contact with Nicolas Jackson camp. #AVFC negotiating a long-term contract with Jackson until 2032. 25yo ready to leave #CFC as his role becomes unclear. #CFC wants £60m + Villa ready to break their transfer record for Senegalese int'l
https://t.co/3mnmkmKL2S
@turner295@utvHarry Pau is injured. Sustained in first few days of pre-season. Response at the time was that it wasn't a major injury (like the rumours festering last night).
Alysson picked up a knock last week, Buendia is being managed. Abraham, shoulder rehab
🚨 Aston Villa tried to convince Austin MacPhee to stay but he wants to pursue a new challenge — he had interest from two Premier League clubs & Al Nassr. Expected to join Chelsea. @J_Tanswell#avfc