Fifa chief faces tough questions over tournament controversies and rules

Fifa leadership faces severe grilling over controversial decisions at a tense council meeting.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces a turbulent council meeting addressing controversial decisions including a scrapped tournament rights sale and player eligibility disputes. Critics are expected to demand an independent review into governance following recent scandals. Meanwhile, rule changes are being considered to prevent a repeat of the player suspension controversy.

• The meetingCouncil members gather at the governing body headquarters to question leadership.
• The awardDonald Trump was previously awarded the inaugural Fifa peace prize.
• The controversyOpponents continue to press for an independent review into recent decisions.