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Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting

Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting
BBC World Wednesday 05 August 2026, 21:37 UTC 1 min read
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Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.

Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco.
Infantino (ORG) Fifa (ORG) Gianni Infantino (PERSON) Morocco (LOCATION)
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