Rabat: FIFA President Gianni Infantino received full backing from senior directors despite the fallout from a controversial proposal to open the World Cup to private investment. The global football governing body issued an apology for the missteps surrounding the now-abandoned plan following a crisis meeting in Morocco.According to France24.com, FIFA faced significant criticism after the proposal was leaked to the media and subsequently abandoned. The plan, which aimed to create a new commercial subsidiary called the FIFA Forward Enterprise, projected raising up to $4.2 billion and offering substantial financial benefits to FIFA's 211 member associations. However, it was met with severe backlash, particularly from UEFA, which threatened to boycott the World Cup.FIFA admitted to errors in handling the proposal and acknowledged the exclusion felt by the FIFA Council and member associations during the process. In a statement, FIFA pledged to avoid similar mistakes in the future and expressed its continued su pport for Infantino as the elected leader.The FFE proposal, which required approval from FIFA's Council and member associations, has been officially withdrawn. A review of the situation is underway, with a report to be presented at the next FIFA Council meeting.Infantino, currently in Morocco, attended the Women's Africa Cup of Nations match and was seen with Moroccan football officials. Morocco is set to co-host the 2030 World Cup, and its football chief has been a vocal supporter of Infantino.Despite the successful hosting of the last World Cup, Infantino's leadership has faced criticism from UEFA and other football organizations, including CONCACAF. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also expressed a lack of confidence in FIFA's current leadership under Infantino.