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Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Gianni Infantino, while UEFA, AFC, and Concacaf accuse him of deception and demand governance reforms. The White House supports Infantino, but U.S. Soccer calls for change.
A joint statement from U.S. Soccer, Canada Soccer and regional confederations condemns FIFA president Gianni Infantino's governance failures and privatization plans, sparking a worldwide backlash
A coalition of continental football bodies has issued a stark warning to FIFA, accusing its president of betraying the sport’s core principles by attempting to sell World Cup rights for personal gain.
Andy Burnham condemns Gianni Infantino’s plan to monetize World Cup revenues, as UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations withdraw support ahead of the March election in Rabat.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino scraps a $20 billion private‑equity deal for World Cup commercial rights after a united front from UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation.
FIFA’s attempt to embed private capital in its commercial core collapsed under coordinated opposition, exposing deep fractures and raising questions about the organization’s public‑interest mandate.
A $20 billion private‑investment plan for the World Cup ignited opposition from 55 nations, led by UEFA's condemnation, and ultimately led Gianni Infantino to scrap the project.
UEFA and its continental partners have slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a share of the sport’s flagship tournaments to private investors, a move that sparked a boycott threat and a public reversal.
FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped after fierce opposition from continental football bodies and internal dissent, marking a rare reversal for the sport's governing body.
FIFA proposes selling minority stakes in marquee tournaments to private investors, sparking opposition from football bodies across continents and raising questions about the sport's future direction.
Sepp Blatter criticized FIFA's plan to create a private investment subsidiary, prompting opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation while FIFA defended the move as a way to support member associations.
Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, resigned in protest against a plan to create a $20 billion commercial subsidiary that would sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors.
FIFA’s senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro quit after criticizing the proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, calling the deal a bad bargain for football’s future.
FIFA's plan to create a $20‑billion subsidiary and offer up to 20 percent private stakes has triggered opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC, with boycott threats and calls to protect the sport's soul.
During a Thursday meeting, CONCACAF and its 41 member associations voted down FIFA's proposal to divest a portion of the 2026 World Cup rights, demanding clearer governance and longer review periods.
UEFA’s unanimous decision to shun the World Cup highlights deepening rifts over FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in the competition, with Gianni Infantino’s $40 million incentive failing to quell opposition.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ambitious $10 billion scheme to monetize future World Cups has sparked controversy, with European football's governing body considering a boycott and national associations expressing alarm.
Despite a May conviction for sexually abusing a minor, Wander Franco is seeking to revive his baseball career by joining the Dominican Republic's squad for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games. However, the Dominican Olympic Committee has declared him ineligible, and the nation's baseball federation is working to overturn the decision.
The Future Leaders in Football program, run alongside the 2026 World Cup, brings together emerging women leaders from across the Concacaf region and beyond, highlighting strides toward inclusive representation in the sport.
When DoorDash mistakenly wished rapper T‑Pain success at the 2026 World Cup, confusing him with little‑known soccer star Tim Payne, the mishap sparked a clever campaign that turned a slip‑up into a celebration of both music and the beautiful game.
Hundreds of supporters converged on Toronto’s streets to witness the World Cup trophy, showcasing the city’s multicultural fabric and the sport’s rising popularity.
From the stadiums of Buenos Aires to the pitches of Rio, football in Latin America serves as a stage for political expression, economic disparity, and cultural identity.