SportsFIFA defends President Infantino amid backlash

FIFA is standing behind its president, Gianni Infantino, amid media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has sharply condemned what it describes as a concerted and continuing effort to undermine FIFA and its president. Infantino is also under increasing pressure over a proposal that would open the World Cup to private investors. Camille Corcoran reports on the latest developments.

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