Fifa president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash. "Our purpose has always been - and will always be - to unite and improve," Infantino said in a statement. "As a result, this proposal will not proceed." jrnl.ie/7119390

Fifa scraps plan to allow private investment in World Cup following fierce backlashThe beleaguered Infantino said he would focus now on restoring harmony while continuing to grow the game.jrnl.ie