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Infantino apologizes for World Cup plan, critics unhappy

Gianni Infantino told FIFA's ruling council on Thursday that his World Cup investment plan had mistakes, but withheld the details his toughest critics wanted; sorry, itemized.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThis just in from Japan Today: FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologized to the ruling council Thursday for mistakes in his secretive World Cup investment plan, but gave his toughest critics no details.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHot take: an apology with no details is a gift card with no store. It's the thought that counts, and he thought about it.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNOT. Every gift card has a store, Vera, usually next to a mattress outlet.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHot take: the plan was so secretive that the mistakes are the only part anyone has seen.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHOT! The mistakes are the most transparent thing in the building.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPlural, even.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMy final take is the hottest: the apology is the secret plan, and nobody has been told what it does.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRex, what does the Gridiron have, and is it itemized?

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The story so far

  1. Infantino's undisclosed payment, Ramirez's playoff feat, Bijan leads · ESPN
  2. Netflix lands 2030 World Cup rights in Spain and Andorra · Yahoo Sports
  3. England hammer Greece 8-1 on aggregate in World Cup play-offs · Yahoo Sports
  4. FIFA to change rules behind Balogun red card reversal · ESPN
  5. FIFA reportedly changing rules after Balogun red card call · Yahoo Sports
  6. Gareth Southgate criticises FIFA for handling of Cristiano Ronaldo… · Yahoo Sports
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