FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologized to member federations amid a growing corruption scandal that has put his position at risk. The apology comes after reports of a secret deal worth $4 billion that critics say would sell the soul of football.
Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, faces the threat of impeachment from within the organization. The scandal centers on a proposed investment deal that has drawn sharp criticism from national associations and transparency advocates.
In his address to the federations, Infantino expressed regret and asked for forgiveness, but did not directly address the specifics of the deal. Several European federations have called for an extraordinary congress to discuss his future.
FIFA's council is expected to meet in the coming weeks to decide on next steps. The controversy threatens to overshadow the upcoming World Cup preparations and has raised questions about governance at football's governing body.
