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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.
A coalition of continental confederations is drafting a governance framework to replace FIFA's patronage system, raising the prospect of a breakaway challenge if President Gianni Infantino refuses to engage.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces a fresh scandal involving a proposed sale of World Cup revenue shares, sparking backlash and a potential UEFA boycott.
A governance crisis at FIFA intensifies as women leaders advocate for deeper change beyond a simple presidential election.
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.
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.
African football leaders rally behind FIFA chief Gianni Infantino as he abandons a revenue‑sharing plan ahead of the March election.
A coalition of African football administrators has publicly backed Gianni Infantino’s bid for re‑election, citing his commitment to continental development and financial stability.
A secret partnership, a controversial commercial plan, and a cascade of political ties have toppled Gianni Infantino's bid for re‑election at FIFA, exposing deep‑rooted corruption and raising questions about the future of international football.
A coalition of football federations is challenging Gianni Infantino’s bid for re‑election after a controversial stake‑sale plan for the World Cup fell apart, prompting governance concerns and a looming vote in Morocco.
Wales becomes the first national federation to pull its support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re‑election bid after a $4.2 billion stake‑sale plan collapses, intensifying pressure on the president ahead of the sport’s governing body’s March congress in Morocco.
A controversial proposal to sell a 20 percent stake in a new entity overseeing FIFA competitions has sparked criticism from European and North American football bodies, led to the resignation of Infantino’s senior adviser, and raised questions about the federation’s leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election.
After a proposed stake sale to fund a new commercial entity faltered, Wales became the first national federation to pull its backing for Gianni Infantino, raising doubts about his re‑election prospects at the upcoming FIFA Congress.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce denounced the governing body's proposal to sell a 20% share of its competition portfolio, urging leaders to prioritize supporters over profit.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce has denounced Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over commercialisation, ticket prices and governance.
A wave of criticism from within football’s governing bodies and regional confederations challenges FIFA’s plan to monetize a share of World Cup revenues, raising questions about credibility, ticket pricing and VAR decisions.
Former FIFA vice‑president Jim Boyce denounced Gianni Infantino’s plan to offload a 20 % stake in FIFA’s commercial portfolio for $4.2 billion, calling the move ludicrous and damaging to football’s integrity. The proposal has triggered threats of boycott from UEFA, resignations, and questions about leadership ahead of the 2025 re‑election in Morocco.
FIFA abandoned plans to sell World Cup rights after a coalition of European, Asian and North American confederations threatened boycotts, leaving Infantino's fourth‑term bid in jeopardy.
A $20 billion private‑investment plan for the World Cup ignited opposition from 55 nations, led by UEFA's condemnation, and ultimately led Gianni Infantino to scrap the project.