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Infantino's late arrival from Trump tour in Middle East delays start of FIFA annual meeting

The start of the 75th FIFA Congress in Luque, Paraguay, on Thursday was postponed by over two hours due to Gianni Infantino arriving significantly later than scheduled.
Infantino was delayed due to flight issues after meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as accompanying US President Donald Trump on a Middle East trip.
European delegates, including UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, staged a walkout and cut short their attendance in response to the delay caused by Infantino's tardiness.
Lise Klaveness, Norwegian Football Federation president, called Infantino's late arrival "disappointing and concerning," while UEFA described the disruption as "deeply regrettable."
The incident highlights tensions within FIFA over leadership priorities and coincides with ongoing debate about a controversial proposal to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams.

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