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FIFA accuses UEFA of orchestrating a campaign to remove Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2026 World Cup elections, amid allegations of secret payments and political maneuvering.
Lucy Bronze has publicly endorsed UEFA’s decision to shun FIFA competitions, citing the need for transparent leadership and long‑term sustainability.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a female employee a severance package during his tenure as general secretary, while UEFA confirmed the payment and MBA fees were made in compliance with regulations. The controversy has sparked political backlash, notably from Norway’s NFF, and threatens his bid for a fourth term.
A controversial proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights ignited a fierce showdown among football’s continental bodies, threatening Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term.
With a $20 billion World Cup media‑rights proposal abandoned, FIFA president Gianni Infantino is turning to the 54‑nation African bloc. The Confederation of African Football, led by billionaire Patrick Motsepe, has publicly backed him, a move that could blunt European dissent and a looming boycott.
A venture capital group led by Joshua Kushner sought to buy a slice of the World Cup, only to see the plan shelved amid threats of boycott and criticism of FIFA’s leadership.
A decade‑long push for global soccer development by Gianni Infantino has been met with increasing resistance from key European and regional confederations, sparking a debate over transparency and leadership at the sport’s governing body.
Mexico’s FMF and Argentina’s AFA have publicly endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, deepening the split between reform advocates and those who champion institutional stability ahead of the 2026 election.
From private equity deals to political meddling, FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership has drawn fire, prompting urgent demands for governance reforms.
The future of Gianni Infantino’s presidency at FIFA has become entangled in a geopolitical tug‑of‑war that is reshaping the landscape of world football.
The Argentine Football Association’s endorsement of Gianni Infantino bolsters his bid for re‑election, even as European rivals mount a challenge that could trigger a vote of no confidence.
Norway's soccer federation has called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing a complete erosion of trust after his failed attempt to sell World Cup revenues through a subsidiary. The move has sparked a broader revolt among European football associations.
Norway’s football federation calls for Gianni Infantino’s resignation as criticism mounts over FIFA’s World Cup profit scheme and ethical lapses.
Norway's soccer federation has demanded Gianni Infantino step down, citing loss of trust and escalating opposition from UEFA and the English FA, while Mexico backs the FIFA president.
The Norwegian federation will file a formal complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee, urging extraordinary measures to end what it calls a crisis of leadership at world football’s governing body.
Norway’s football federation has called for Gianni Infantino to resign, citing a total loss of confidence, while UEFA and the English FA have withdrawn their backing and signaled plans to file further complaints.
A wave of criticism over a controversial commercial‑rights proposal has sparked a political showdown within world football, with UEFA warning of a boycott and several federations demanding Infantino’s ouster.
A growing rift within FIFA intensifies as Norway’s federation president demands the president’s resignation, while regional confederations split over support for Gianni Infantino’s controversial commercial rights plan.
A coalition of South American and Mexican federations rallies behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, while European and Asian bodies push back, setting the stage for a showdown at the upcoming FIFA Congress in Morocco.
Norway's football governing body has formally demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing irreparable damage to his credibility after a disputed plan to monetize World Cup revenues sparked threats of a UEFA boycott and the withdrawal of English FA support.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a fresh scandal involving a proposed sale of World Cup revenue shares, sparking backlash and a potential UEFA boycott.
The National Women’s Soccer League adds two teams for 2024, celebrates record performances, and navigates a contentious FIFA leadership shift.
A heated dispute over Gianni Infantino’s commercial reforms has divided football’s governing bodies, with Norway demanding his resignation, UEFA threatening a boycott, and continental allies rallying behind him ahead of the FIFA Congress in Rabat.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confronting a mounting backlash over a proposal to transfer the commercial rights to the World Cup to external investors, sparking a fierce debate that could reshape the sport’s governance.