Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA staff meeting as pressure grows

Gianni Infantino remains FIFA president after an emergency staff meeting. The meeting was called amid growing pressure following a collapsed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino received full support from FIFA leadership, according to The New York Times and Forbes. The BBC and NPR also confirmed that Infantino retains his position. The stakes are high for Infantino and FIFA. Infantino's leadership is under scrutiny after a plan to sell World Cup rights fell through.

Uefa is investigating whether Infantino attempted to sell these stakes at a discounted rate. The Economist argues that FIFA needs a modern constitution to govern its commercial activities. The CBF president publicly rejected the FIFA Forward Enterprise, adding to the pressure. The situation is complicated by external criticism. Soccer legend Luis Figo called for Infantino to step down, according to CNN. The fallout from the stake sale continues, with Infantino holding a crisis meeting in Morocco, as noted by NBC News.

Al Jazeera reports that FIFA has pledged to defend Infantino, indicating a divided front within the organization. The next steps for FIFA and Infantino are unclear. The New York Times questions what comes next for Infantino and FIFA. The focus will be on how FIFA addresses the commercial and constitutional issues raised by The Economist. Additionally, the outcome of Uefa's investigation into Infantino's actions will be crucial.