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A week of intense scrutiny saw FIFA’s flagship reform plan abandoned, with leaders from Morocco to Canada voicing concerns over transparency and commercial ambitions.
A sudden payment of overdue prize money for Jordan’s 2025 Arab Cup final run has sparked a fresh clash between the Jordanian federation and world football’s governing body, with Prince Ali bin Hussein condemning FIFA’s tactics and refusing to back President Gianni Infantino.
Jordan’s football association finally received the 2025 Arab Cup final prize after FIFA allegedly offered aid in exchange for political support, sparking criticism from Prince Ali bin Hussein and raising questions about FIFA’s leadership.
Jordan’s football chief revealed that FIFA finally released the promised prize money for the 2025 Arab Cup final, but not before accusing the world governing body of coercive tactics.
Lacey Kindel and Samantha Powell, both freshmen from British Columbia, have been selected for Canada’s U17 National Camp in Atlanta, where they will prepare for upcoming international matches and the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial future ignited a worldwide revolt, uniting continental bodies and national federations in protest and raising questions about governance and transparency.
A proposal to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup’s commercial future has divided football’s governing bodies, triggered threats of boycotts and led to accusations of blackmail, highlighting deep governance challenges within FIFA.
A breakdown of trust among FIFA’s member bodies has sparked a governance crisis, with confederations challenging Gianni Infantino’s commercial agenda and demanding sweeping reforms before the organization repeats past scandals.
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.
As Morocco prepares for parliamentary elections on September 23, minister delegate Fouzi Lekjaa, who also heads the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has joined the Authenticity and Modernity Party, bringing his administrative record and the nation’s 2022 World Cup triumph into the political arena.
As Morocco prepares for parliamentary elections, the entry of high‑profile technocrat Fouzi Lekjaa into the Authenticity and Modernity Party highlights a shift toward competence‑driven politics.
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
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF have accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of a profound breach of trust, calling for an independent audit and warning of potential boycotts ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Malawi women’s national team, the Scorchers, have qualified for their inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup after a thrilling 2‑1 victory against Ghana in the WAFCON quarterfinal, setting up a semifinal clash with Algeria.
The confederations criticize FIFA's handling of a plan to sell a share of future World Cup rights and call for an impartial audit of leadership shortcomings.
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.
A joint statement from UEFA, Concacaf and AFC accuses FIFA chief Gianni Infantino of secrecy over a World Cup share‑sale plan, threatening a boycott of the U‑20 Women’s World Cup and rallying a majority of member nations against his leadership.
A coalition of European, Asian and North American football bodies has openly criticized FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights, calling for an independent inquiry and warning of a possible tournament boycott.
After a summit in Morocco, UEFA says it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency and will only lift its boycott threat if FIFA fully retracts its controversial commercial proposal and pledges not to alter the sport’s structure for financial gain.
FIFA has reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a contentious proposal to sell tournament rights sparked a leadership challenge.
FIFA reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino after a contentious proposal to raise $4.2 billion for the World Cup sparked criticism from UEFA, national federations and senior officials, with a crisis meeting in Morocco highlighting a fragmented front.
Allegations of improper payments and shifting alliances threaten Gianni Infantino's bid for a third term, even as key confederations voice backing.
FIFA warned of a coordinated effort to undermine President Gianni Infantino as his proposal to sell tournament commercial rights collapsed, sparking calls for his resignation despite backing from key confederations.
FIFA has warned of a coordinated effort to undermine President Gianni Infantino as his proposed $4.2 billion commercial rights sale collapses, sparking resignations demands and a crisis meeting in Morocco.