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FIFA defies European Opposition to Progress Club World Cup Plans

Infantino FIFA Miami Club World Cup World Cup Qatar 2022 meeting in Miami

Getty Images | FIFA President Gianni Infantino will move forward with his ambitious World Club Cup tournament despite facing resistance from the big European clubs. At the picture Infantino (L) looks on prior to the AFC Asian Cup final match between Japan and Qatar at Zayed Sports City Stadium on February 01, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Infantino was very positive regarding the dialogue with UEFA in Miami - until asked about a contract from 2015.

Everybody is seeking more concrete info about the big Japanese sponsorship behind the Club World Cup - and Infantino did comment on the financial deal at the meeting in Miami.

Infantino still struggling regarding the Qatar 2022 World Cup - but he managed to buy himself more time.

18 March 2019 - 10:23 AM

By James Corbett, Senior Correspondent

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