Did FIFA President Gianni Infantino promise Morocco, a co-host of the 2030 World Cup, the final match in exchange for support? Reports have emerged suggesting that this may be the case, raising concerns about potential bribery involving member nations.

Yesterday, the situation escalated as ‘The Times’ claimed to have received this information from an anonymous source. According to ‘Talksport’, multiple sources within the Moroccan football federation confirmed discussions with Infantino regarding these matters.

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The final venue remains uncertain, though Madrid, with the Santiago Bernabéu as a candidate, appears to be a frontrunner.

Infantino reportedly convened an emergency meeting yesterday and addressed his controversial plans in a letter later in the evening. He acknowledged some mistakes and offered an apology.

While he did not specifically address the bribery allegations, FIFA responded late Wednesday to the ongoing accusations against Infantino. A spokesperson informed ‘Sky’: “It is false and misleading to claim that the FIFA President made any promises regarding the hosting of the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. A decision will be made by FIFA in due course.”

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The president of Morocco’s football federation had already expressed his support for Infantino on August 1, even though he believed it was appropriate to abandon a previous investors’ plan.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.