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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.
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.
A private investment proposal for the World Cup has been abandoned, UEFA has threatened to boycott future tournaments, and several high‑profile figures are being discussed as potential replacements for Gianni Infantino.
After intense opposition from member associations, FIFA has scrapped its proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, prompting calls for greater transparency and a re‑imagined governance model.
World football's governing body scrapped a lucrative plan to monetize World Cup rights, sparking a wave of criticism over transparency and governance.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the withdrawal of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup after facing significant backlash from member associations and stakeholders.
A controversial proposal to privatize parts of FIFA, including the World Cup, has ignited a crisis that threatens the organization's leadership and could reshape global football governance.
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 president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a 21% stake in a new commercial entity has drawn fierce resistance from UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC and other key bodies, jeopardizing the future of the sport’s flagship competitions.
A congressional letter demands that FIFA chief Gianni Infantino answer questions about his ties to the Trump administration, while European legislators and Nordic officials raise concerns over political neutrality and tournament governance.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino denounced critics as purveyors of hate while emphasizing the World Cup’s record viewership, celebrity attendance and the organization’s efforts to secure visas for millions of fans.
Norway’s football association may file an ethics complaint to FIFA following the reversal of a World Cup ban for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by former President Donald Trump’s intervention.
Norway’s football association is poised to lodge an ethics complaint to FIFA following the unexpected lifting of a ban on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by a call from President Donald Trump. The decision, which has drawn criticism from LaLiga chief Javier Tebas and raised questions about Gianni Infantino’s leadership, will be weighed by the NFF board on August 6.
The Norwegian Football Association may file an ethics complaint to FIFA concerning the body’s decision to suspend the ban on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by former President Donald Trump’s appeal to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
Norway’s football association is weighing an ethics complaint against FIFA after the governing body suspended and then lifted a one‑match ban for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by former President Donald Trump’s intervention.
The Norwegian Football Association may lodge a formal complaint to FIFA over its decision to suspend the one‑match ban of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by a phone call from President Donald Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness plans to lodge a formal ethics complaint after FIFA's suspension of forward Folarin Balogun's red‑card ban, a move that former President Donald Trump publicly weighed in on.
The Norwegian Football Federation plans to file an ethics complaint against FIFA after the governing body erased the red‑card suspension of U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move that followed a phone call between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The president of the Norwegian Football Federation has lodged an ethics complaint after FIFA overturned a suspension for USMNT forward Folarin Balogun, citing external pressure from Donald Trump and questioning the disciplinary process.
A recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to overturn a red‑card ban for Nigerian‑born midfielder Folarin Balogun has drawn a formal complaint from Norway's football federation, raising concerns about FIFA's neutrality.
Norwegian officials say FIFA's decision to lift a red‑card ban for striker Folarin Balogun was swayed by external pressure from the United States, prompting a formal complaint and raising concerns about political meddling in football governance.
England secured a 2‑1 victory over Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal in Miami, drawing a glittering audience that included football legends, music icons and royalty
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting scrutiny as political ties with former U.S. president Donald Trump intersect with a contentious referee decision, raising questions about the integrity of international football.
With the Norway‑France showdown set for 3 p.m. in Foxborough, both teams eye the knockout stage, while fans from Oslo to Paris gather at the Boston FIFA Fan Fest, and discussions about natural grass versus synthetic turf resurface.