
Infantino’s Tenure Under Fire: Power, Controversy, and the Push for Reform
From private equity deals to political meddling, FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership has drawn fire, prompting urgent demands for governance reforms.
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From private equity deals to political meddling, FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership has drawn fire, prompting urgent demands for governance reforms.
FIFA’s council meeting in Morocco reaffirmed Gianni Infantino’s support, but confederations and political figures signal growing challenges to his tenure ahead of the 2027 election

Luís Figo has publicly condemned Gianni Infantino, accusing the FIFA president of deceitful behavior, demanding his resignation, and exposing a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights.

U.S. Soccer chief executive officer JT Batson sidesteps a direct answer about endorsing Gianni Infantino’s bid for a third term as FIFA president, while opposition to the Forward Enterprise plan intensifies and European federations withdraw support.

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, a Jordanian royal and former FIFA vice president, has publicly accused Gianni Infantino of withholding prize money owed to Jordan’s national team after they reached the 2025 Arab Cup final, raising questions about governance and ethics within world football.

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says FIFA’s refusal to pay a $4.2 million prize is a form of blackmail, as Gianni Infantino faces backlash over a controversial World Cup profit‑sharing plan.

Prince Ali bin Al Hussein alleges FIFA chief Gianni Infantino withheld $4.2 million in prize money from Jordan’s national team, sparking a clash over ethics and governance ahead of the FIFA presidential election.

Former FIFA vice‑president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says Gianni Infantino’s administration has failed to pay Jordan the $4.2 million prize money promised after its Arab Cup final run, a claim that adds pressure to an already contentious presidency.

Jordan alleges FIFA withheld $4.2 million in prize money, sparking a clash between Prince Ali bin Al Hussein and Gianni Infantino’s leadership.