Gianni Infantino apologises to governing body’s Council for World Cup sell-off plan




UEFA has been outspoken in its criticism of the FIFA President, and Hewitt was asked whether European football’s governing body has changed its stance on not backing Infantino for re-election.She said: “I speak for myself… From my position, nothing has shifted.”I’ve no new information that makes me feel any differently, other than we do have a president who is apologetic.”Infantino was also asked about the FIFA Peace Prize, funding for national associations, and the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s suspended red-card ban.