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FIFA President Infantino faces scrutiny over reported payments
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly facing scrutiny over an alleged undisclosed payment of £1.3 million from a FIFA subsidiary. The FIFA Council has demanded answers regarding this payment, described by some reports as a 'second salary' or 'secret World Cup payment'. This scrutiny comes amid internal criticism and a deadline for challengers to FIFA's leadership. Separately, FIFA has proposed a €5.5 billion football development fund.
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- Left (3): Al Jazeera English, National Herald, The Independent
- Centre (3): Euronews, Politico, The Statesman
- Right (2): The Daily Telegraph, Times Now