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World Service,06 Aug 2026,49 mins

Infantino gets backing to remain Fifa president

Newsday

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Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco. Ukranian authorities say three people have been killed overnight by Russian strikes in the eastern city of Balakliia, as both sides continue to trade blows. We look at why shortages in air defence missiles is putting pressure on Ukraine to defend its cities. And Ugandan athletes who competed in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland are still missing. They vanished following the conclusion of the games in the Scottish city of Glasgow. We speak to Uganda's Sports minister. Presenters: James Copnall and Catherine Byaruhanga. (Photo: FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Credit: Zac Goodwin/PA).

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