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Infantino Reportedly Offers Morocco 2030 World Cup Final If Country Supports Him (www.forbes.com)
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cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/44002306

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is offering Morocco the rights to host the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for supporting his reelection as FIFA president, according to The Times, extending the proposal as he faces calls to resign following a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Infantino wants a formal statement of support from Morocco, The Times reported, noting Saudi Arabia, which is typically one of his biggest supporters, has yet to endorse him.

Infantino ordered key staff to an emergency meeting in Morocco this week “to try to rescue his presidency,” according to The Times, with unnamed sources telling the outlet Infantino has promised the World Cup final will be hosted at the 115,000-seat Hassan II, an under-construction stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

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[–] 58 points 4 weeks ago

His flagrant arrogance even now is incredible.

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    [–] 32 points 4 weeks ago

    To be fair, there's not many other blatantly corrupt countries left to choose from...

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    [–] 8 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

    Him, israel, & trump are all behind the immigrant rush that day. He was in Morocco.

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    [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago

    He’s slime. Or puke? Slimy puke.

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    [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

    FIFA promised reform after the 2015 Corruption Case and (then FIFA Presidential Candidate and now serving as FIFA President) Gianni Infantino promised transparency and true democracy on host selection.

    How Does FIFA Choose the World Cup Host? | theworldcupguide.com

    He's delivered on the transparency at least (in a way)

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