Morocco: FIFA President Gianni Infantino convened a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco in response to the growing controversy surrounding the decision to open the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafstr¶m, Infantino acknowledged “mistakes” and admitted to a lack of consultation. Despite the backlash, FIFA officials expressed their “full support” for the organization’s president.

According to France24.com, Real Madrid is on the verge of making a significant move in the transfer market with the acquisition of Yan Diomand© from Leipzig. The deal, valued at £140 million, is set to make the Ivorian player the most expensive signing in the club’s history.

In other sports news, Mohamed Salah is on the brink of signing with Trabzonspor, having arrived in Turkey ahead of the contract signing scheduled for Thursday. Meanwhile, PSG faced a 3-0 defeat to Mallorca in a pre-season friendly, a week before the UEFA Super Cup. Inter Milan and AC Milan ended their game in a 1-1 draw, Juventus managed a 1-0 victory over Chelsea, and Arsenal suffered a 3-1 loss to Real Betis.

In cycling, Demi Vollering claimed victory in the fifth stage of the Tour de France Femmes, maintaining her position as second overall, trailing Marlen Reusser by 12 seconds. Pauline Ferrand-Pr©vot fell further behind in the competition.

In diving, Jules Bouyer secured France’s first European medal, achieving silver in the 3-metre springboard event.

The Montreal Masters 1000 saw victories from Terence Atmane, Arthur Fils, and Arthur Rinderknech, while Alexander Zverev was eliminated in his opening match.