FIFA President Gianni Infantino says global football's governing body is scrapping a controverial proposal to allow private investment in marquee events Credit: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP

FIFA said Friday it was scrapping a plan to allow private investment in flagship events after fierce backlash from officials worldwide.

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