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

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

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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

Infantino Faces FIFA Backlash as Support Erodes Ahead of 2027 Election

Infantino Faces FIFA Backlash as Support Erodes Ahead of 2027 Election

Mon 3 Aug 2026 12:48 CEST

From around 200 supporting associations to calls for resignation. Gianni Infantino's dominance is now crumbling - in a FIFA system that has benefited him for a decade

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

Sat 1 Aug 2026 01:55 CEST

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

Fri 31 Jul 2026 10:30 CEST

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) supports UEFA and Concacaf on FIFA's proposal to sell shares in its championships, it writes in a statement.

Japan and Australia demand same prize pool as the men

Japan and Australia demand same prize pool as the men

Thu 2 Apr 2026 10:42 CEST

Japan beat host nation Australia 1-0 two weeks ago to win the Asian Women's Championship. Now both countries are criticizing the tournament's payouts and demanding equal prize money

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

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

Wed 11 Mar 2026 01:41 CET

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

New Zealand Secures World Cup Spot as PL Star Chris Wood Injured

New Zealand Secures World Cup Spot as PL Star Chris Wood Injured

Mon 24 Mar 2025 10:21 CET

New Zealand's men are for the third time in history clear for the World Championship in football. The victory against New Caledonia came at a high cost – Nottingham forward Chris Wood, fourth in the Premier League's top scorer list, had to leave the pitch injured

FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism

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FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism

Wed 11 Dec 2024 16:49 CET

Despite the criticism, the International Football Federation (Fifa) voted as expected in favour of the World Championship in Spain, Portugal and Morocco 2030 and the World Championship 2034 in Saudi Arabia.