‘Sad and reproachable’ – FIFA secretary reacts to failed investment plan
By Enitan Abdultawab FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström has described the governing body’s abandoned World Cup investment proposal as a “sad and reproachable series of events,” urging staff to remain focused despite the turmoil surrounding the controversial project.
The internal memo, first obtained by Sky Sports, comes amid growing scrutiny of FIFA’s leadership following the collapse of the proposed investment plan, which Infantino abandoned after strong opposition from several football confederations and national associations.
According to Sky Sports, Grafström made the remarks in an internal email sent to FIFA employees following the collapse of plans to sell minority stakes in a new commercial entity linked to the World Cup.
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