Fifa’s Gianni Infantino apologises over World Cup move, but is told he must answer
Apology without answers
Infantino expressed regret to the Fifa Council over his World Cup sell-off plan. But the apology did not settle concerns among those seeking documents and responses to key questions.
Hewitt said the council had not received answers to matters it had specifically raised, including requests for papers from FFE. He said Infantino needed to respond, adding that without answers he was not fit to serve as Fifa president.
Other issues raised
The meeting lasted three and a half hours and covered several topics beyond the World Cup plan. Those included Folarin Balogun’s suspended red-card ban and the Fifa Peace Prize.
Council members also discussed funding for national associations. The report provided no further details about decisions or outcomes on those matters.
Hewitt remains unconvinced
Hewitt said he had received no new information that changed his view, apart from the fact that Infantino had apologised. His remarks indicated that the apology alone had not addressed the council’s concerns.
Infantino marked 10 years as Fifa president in February 2026. The questions raised at the meeting remain unresolved in the account of the discussion.
Key points
- Infantino apologised to the Fifa Council over his World Cup sell-off plan.
- Hewitt said documents and answers to specific questions were still missing.
- The meeting also addressed Balogun’s suspended ban, the Peace Prize and association funding.