Mauritanian Football Federation President Ahmed Yahya has offered a firm defense of FIFA chief Gianni Infantino following recent Council debates. Yahya addressed European calls for reform, funding allocations, and contentious disciplinary decisions while insisting Infantino retains majority support.
Gianni Infantino has issued a direct apology following the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich after the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal was permanently scrapped. However, record commercial returns from the 2026 World Cup have allowed the governing body to announce a massive financial boost for member associations.