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Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino
Aug 13 : Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, with football's world governing body in crisis following a failed private investment plan.Infantino, who is seeking reelection next year, has faced open revolt after three confederations - UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF - called for him to quit over his aborted bid to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including the World Cup.The Swiss administrator had proposed carving off the commercial rights to the World Cup and selling 20 per cent to private investors to raise about $4.2 billion."Recognising the important role of Arab football in bringing people together and strengthening cooperation among football associations across
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