Takeshi Okada is stepping down as vice-president of the Japan Football Association in protest at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) support for the re-election of scandal-plagued FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
FootballPrince Ali, president of the Jordanian Football Association, has criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The prince could face disciplinary action - the Asian Football Confederation has launched an investigation into him.
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino laughs off a question about whether he has considered resigning. In a rare interview, the Swiss says he has strong support among football associations. “We must respect the opinions of the vast majority,” he says.
FootballA rival candidate to FIFA’s scandal-plagued president, Gianni Infantino, will soon have to emerge. Most likely, the challenger will not come from Europe. It would be an advantage, and easier to put forward a candidate who is not European, says Simon Åström, chairman of the Swedish Football Association (SvFF).
FootballTwo top figures in African football are said to have sounded out FIFA Secretary General, the Swede Mattias Grafström, about whether he might consider running against the scandal-plagued Gianni Infantino in the upcoming presidential election.
FootballEuropean football's governing body Uefa is increasing pressure on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino. Talks are now under way to expand the Nations League to include countries from Concacaf, North and Central America and the Caribbean.
FootballRepresentatives from six football associations in Africa and Asia are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election in a joint statement.
FootballThe Asian (AFC), European (UEFA) and North and Central American and Caribbean (CONCACAF) football associations are slamming FIFA in an open letter. The associations are now demanding an independent review of recent events. World Cup organizers the United States and Canada are backing the statement.
FootballCan a prince from Jordan overthrow Gianni Infantino from the throne? If FIFA is to get a new president, it will not come from Europe. Asia is the key continent now, says former football chief Lars-Christer Olsson.
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, drew heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world have turned against the president, while many also support him. This is what happened:
FootballMexico is backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid the storm surrounding his leadership. The new World Cup host is part of the North and Central American confederation, which is said to be siding with Europe against Infantino.
FootballA battle is raging in football’s holy grail. Opposition to Gianni Infantino as FIFA president has grown, with critical associations now looking for a rival candidate. Here are six people said to be potential challengers.
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with heavy criticism. Several influential bodies within the football world turned against the chairman. This is what happened:
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino and Swedish Secretary General Mattias Grafström apologized for the botched World Cup plan, while FIFA warned that the federation would not tolerate "attacks on its integrity."
FootballEurope may have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after his controversial World Cup plan, but football is bigger than that - several federations in Africa and Asia still support the 56-year-old.
FootballFIFA President Gianni Infantino's now-scrapped plans to sell parts of the World Cup, among other things, were met with massive criticism. Several influential bodies in the football world have turned against the chairman. This is what happened:
FootballFIFA is withdrawing its proposal to sell shares in, among other things, the World Cup to private investors. "This proposal will not go forward," FIFA said in a statement.
FootballThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) supports UEFA and Concacaf on FIFA's proposal to sell shares in its championships, it writes in a statement.
FootballThe international football federation FIFA will continue the process of consulting on the sale of shares in, among other things, the World Cup, the federation announced, saying the issue has been misrepresented. “Nobody should sell football. It is not something we would ever consider,” FIFA wrote.
FootballThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino if he stands for re-election in 2027.
FootballOne player on Iran's women's national football team who was granted asylum in Australia has changed her mind, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has confirmed. By contacting the Iranian embassy, she revealed the whereabouts of the other players.
FootballSaudi Arabia's road to the World Championship 2034 goes via, for example, the US Virgin Islands – a blacklisted tax haven with one of the world's worst national teams. The Saudis have 44 cooperation agreements with mainly poor football associations that have voting rights within Fifa.
FootballAfter last week's violence in Amsterdam, Paris is on high alert as the French national team takes on Israel. The Gaza war is spilling over into a politically charged football world where power has a hard time setting its foot down. All the ingredients for a high-risk match are there, says author Ekim Çaglar.
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