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UEFA vice‑president Laura McAllister argues that any future FIFA president must safeguard football’s core values, while the federation reviews its leadership after Gianni Infantino’s controversial investment plan.
UEFA vice‑president Laura McAllister says any future FIFA president must serve as a custodian of world football, championing reforms and inclusive governance amid controversy over Gianni Infantino’s investment plan.
FIFA apologized for missteps in a $4.2 billion commercial‑rights deal, withdrew the proposal after criticism from UEFA, AFC and CAF, and now confronts questions about Infantino's leadership and the future of the 2030 World Cup.
FIFA apologized for a botched plan to sell a 20% stake in a commercial‑rights entity, sparking criticism from UEFA, European leagues and several continental confederations, while President Gianni Infantino battles calls for his resignation and faces a uncertain path to re‑election next year.
FIFA apologised to its members after a contentious plan to monetize World Cup commercial rights collapsed, exposing deep divisions among football’s governing bodies and raising questions about Infantino’s bid for re‑election.
A governance crisis at FIFA intensifies as women leaders advocate for deeper change beyond a simple presidential election.
FIFA’s leader faces a leadership test after his bid to sell World Cup rights is abandoned, with European federations withdrawing support and former players demanding his resignation.
Women leaders in football confront FIFA president Gianni Infantino, demanding accountability over private ventures and gender equity
Women leaders in football governance are challenging FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s authority, citing his controversial private‑equity venture and calling for greater gender equity and transparent leadership.
A summer in France turned Welsh football into a story of triumph, inspiring a generation and reshaping the country's sporting future.
At an emergency UEFA meeting, two veteran female officials denounced FIFA’s proposed stake sales and host selections, demanding a full boycott and highlighting the slow progress of gender equity in football leadership.
FIFA’s plan to monetize the World Cup faces fierce resistance from UEFA and Concacaf, with six European nations poised to withdraw from the youth tournament if the scheme proceeds.
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.
A coalition of European parliamentarians is demanding that FIFA confront allegations that its leadership has abandoned the principle of political neutrality after a U.S. president’s intervention in a disciplinary case.
A World Cup qualifying incident saw a player’s suspension lifted after a surprise appeal from former US president Donald Trump, prompting warnings from Uefa vice‑president Laura McAllister about the dangers of political interference in sport.
The Football Association of Wales is advocating for an expanded Women's Euro tournament, arguing that a larger field would replicate the success of the 2016 men's Euro 24‑team format and improve qualification prospects for future events.
A push to enlarge the Women's European Championship is being championed by Welsh officials, who cite historic benefits from a similar expansion in the men's competition.
A coalition of campaigners, former players and politicians is urging the creation of an under‑21 or under‑23 women’s national team to provide a clear pathway for talented girls in Wales.
Arsenal will honor both its men's and women's squads with a shared trophy parade in north London, reflecting a broader push for gender equality and commercial growth in soccer.