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FIFA hits back at effort to undermine Infantino as leadership crisis deepens

FIFA on Saturday warned against what it called a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine President Gianni Infantino, saying ⁠attempts to challenge his leadership must follow the governing body's statutes and democratic procedures.

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Mexico and Argentina back Gianni Infantino as FIFA fight rages on

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world football chief ⁠faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the World Cup.

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FIFA president Infantino receives unanimous support from CAF leadership

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday "unanimously reconfirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino" after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

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UEFA maintain boycott of World Cup due to lack of assurances from FIFA

European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.

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UEFA president Ceferin once again proving effective in scuppering FIFA & Infantino's plans

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says one of his mantras is to "choose your battles", but European football's governing body is now locked in a bitter fight with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

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FIFA pays Jordan overdue prize money after 'blackmail' remark, FA stays critical

Jordan's players and staff have received outstanding reward money for their participation ⁠in the 2025 Arab Cup, Jordan Football Association's President Prince Ali bin Hussein said on Thursday, two ‌days after he accused FIFA of blackmail.

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Senior FIFA figures reaffirm 'full support' for Gianni Infantino in emergency meeting

FIFA said on Wednesday it had apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup, as the governing body's leadership reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting ⁠in Morocco.

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Canada's Prime Minister the latest to declare a loss of confidence in FIFA boss Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, joined Wednesday an international chorus of criticism of Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer had confidence in his ability to lead FIFA.

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Gianni Infantino reportedly offers World Cup final to Morocco in exchange for support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly offered Morocco the hosting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for the football federation's support.

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'Infantino must go': 'FIFA Legend' Figo calls for president's resignation

Former Portuguese great Luis Figo became the first high-profile football legend to speak out against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling for his resignation.

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Women leading resistance to Infantino as FIFA faces governance crisis

As FIFA President Gianni Infantino battles the biggest challenge of his decade in power, two of the most prominent voices in the revolt against him have been women.

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Carragher rejected plea from Wenger & FIFA to support having World Cups every two years

Jamie Carragher has revealed that he refused to back the plans for a World Cup every two years.

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FIFA President Infantino to hold crisis meeting in Morocco as fallout continues

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off ⁠commercial rights to the World Cup.

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Jordan FA President accuses Gianni Infantino of 'blackmail' over endorsement

Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein launched a public attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino on ⁠Tuesday, accusing him of "blackmail" and claiming FIFA offered to help solve the kingdom's problems in exchange for his endorsement.

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African football administrators give backing to Infantino as FIFA crisis continues

Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the continent’s ⁠54 members for backing in a bid to keep his job.

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'Absolutely necessary': Wenger agrees with scrapping World Cup stake plans

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary and beyond question".

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Aston Villa win CAS appeal against FIFA block on registering teenager Madjo

Aston Villa can register forward Brian ⁠Madjo for official competitions after the Court of Arbitration for ‌Sport upheld their appeal against FIFA's ‌block on playing the 17-year-old, who joined from Metz, the ‌Premier League side said on Tuesday.

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Pressure continues to mount on Gianni Infantino after abandoned World Cup proposal

The crisis triggered by FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup deepened on Tuesday with influential figures publicly distancing themselves ⁠from the project while scrambling to contain the damage.

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New Zealand football boss urges Oceania to unify amid 'shock to confidence' in FIFA

New Zealand Football boss Andrew Pragnell says FIFA's abandoned private equity proposal delivered a shock to confidence in world football's governance, as ⁠he urged Oceania's members to be united on the question of Gianni Infantino's leadership.

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Sweden and Finland among leading nations withdrawing Infantino re-election support

The Swedish Football Association (SvFF), along with those of Wales and Serbia, withdrew their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid on ⁠Monday 3rd August, after Finland became the first nation to do so on 30th July.

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FIFA president Infantino looking for support from Donald Trump amid storm of backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the ⁠Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake ‌in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post ‌said on Monday, citing sources familiar ‌with the matter.

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European FAs withdraw support for Infantino re-election with English FA set to follow

England's Football Association will join Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA President Gianni ⁠Infantino's re-election bid, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the backlash against his failed plan to ‌sell a stake in the World Cup intensified, as Swedish and Serbian FAs also pile on the pressure.

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UEFA threaten to take legal action against FIFA president Infantino

European football governing body UEFA has threatened to take legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the FIFA Forward Enterprise plans.

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World Cup winger furious with fans and Silkeborg management after failed Minnesota move

26-year old winger Callum McCowatt who took part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is furious with the Silkeborg management for not allowing him to co complete a transfer to Minnesota United in the North American MLS. Callum McCowatt is also upset with fans who displayed their dissatisfaction with the New Zealand international on a controversial banner during the match against FC Copenhagen on Sunday.