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Six football federations back Infantino for re-election, Reuters reports
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Six football federations back Infantino for re-election, Reuters reports

Representatives from six football associations in Africa and Asia are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election in a joint statement.
UEFA, AFC and Concacaf demand independent review of FIFA under Infantino
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UEFA, AFC and Concacaf demand independent review of FIFA under Infantino

The 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
Asia could decide FIFA presidency battle as Gianni Infantino faces challenge from Jordanian prince
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Asia could decide FIFA presidency battle as Gianni Infantino faces challenge from Jordanian prince

Can 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
FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world
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FIFA crisis deepens as support and opposition to Infantino split the football world

FIFA 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
Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as FIFA support splits over leadership crisis
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Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as FIFA support splits over leadership crisis

Mexico 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
Six possible challengers to Infantino in FIFA’s next presidential election
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Six possible challengers to Infantino in FIFA’s next presidential election

A 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
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup share plan triggered FIFA backlash - what happened next

FIFA 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
FIFA leaders apologize over botched World Cup investment plan, warn against attacks on integrity
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FIFA leaders apologize over botched World Cup investment plan, warn against attacks on integrity

FIFA 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. "
Infantino retains support in Africa and Asia as Europe turns away from FIFA chief
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Infantino retains support in Africa and Asia as Europe turns away from FIFA chief

Europe 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.
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded

FIFA 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
FIFA drops plan to sell World Cup stakes after fierce backlash from football bodies
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FIFA drops plan to sell World Cup stakes after fierce backlash from football bodies

FIFA 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
Asia backs UEFA and Concacaf in opposition to FIFA investment plans
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Asia backs UEFA and Concacaf in opposition to FIFA investment plans

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) supports UEFA and Concacaf on FIFA's proposal to sell shares in its championships, it writes in a statement.
FIFA says it will continue consultation process after criticism of World Cup stake-sale plan
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FIFA says it will continue consultation process after criticism of World Cup stake-sale plan

The 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
Good news for Infantino - receives great support from CAF and AFC
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Good news for Infantino - receives great support from CAF and AFC

The 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.
One player on Iran's women's team regretted and revealed teammates' hiding place
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One player on Iran's women's team regretted and revealed teammates' hiding place

One 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
Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor
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Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

Saudi 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
"All the ingredients for a high-risk match are in place"
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"All the ingredients for a high-risk match are in place"

After 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
The Swedish Football Association awards Umeå three points – close to promotion
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The Swedish Football Association awards Umeå three points – close to promotion

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