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New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino, defying Oceania federation
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New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino, defying Oceania federation

New Zealand (NZF) is withdrawing its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in a move that has angered the Oceania confederation, which continues to back Infantino despite his controversial plan to sell shares of the World Cup to private investors.
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.
Trump says FIFA would make a mistake replacing Gianni Infantino
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Trump says FIFA would make a mistake replacing Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been widely criticized in recent weeks. Now US President Donald Trump is coming to his defense
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
Woman linked to Infantino reportedly received severance payout and business school tuition
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Woman linked to Infantino reportedly received severance payout and business school tuition

The woman who allegedly had an affair with FIFA President Gianni Infantino is said to have received almost two million kronor in severance pay, The Telegraph reports.
La Liga president Tebas says Infantino era is over after World Cup proposal
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La Liga president Tebas says Infantino era is over after World Cup proposal

La Liga president Javier Tebas has previously criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and in recent weeks he has been under pressure. "For me, the Infantino era is over," Tebas told Le Monde
FIFA defends Infantino amid reports of wrongdoing and Uefa payment claims
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FIFA defends Infantino amid reports of wrongdoing and Uefa payment claims

The international football federation Fifa is launching a fierce attack on what it says is “an ongoing effort to undermine Fifa and its president. ” In a statement, Fifa writes that recent reports about president Gianni Infantino are based on “unfounded allegations
Infantino faces fresh scandal as UEFA accused of paying off alleged mistress
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Infantino faces fresh scandal as UEFA accused of paying off alleged mistress

The European Football Association (Uefa) is said to have paid millions in severance pay to a woman who allegedly had an affair with the organization's then secretary general, now FIFA president Gianni Infantino, reports The Telegraph.
Lucy Bronze backs FIFA boycott if UEFA decides to act, says European players would stand together
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Lucy Bronze backs FIFA boycott if UEFA decides to act, says European players would stand together

England international Lucy Bronze believes European footballers would be ready to boycott FIFA tournaments if UEFA wanted them to.
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
Norway’s football chief calls on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign now
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Norway’s football chief calls on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign now

Norway is fed up with the International Football Association (FIFA) and its president, Gianni Infantino. Now the Norwegian Football Association president, Lise Klaveness, is delivering a clear message
New York Times: Grafström approved Infantino’s controversial business plan
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New York Times: Grafström approved Infantino’s controversial business plan

The day before the World Cup final, five top FIFA officials were shown President Gianni Infantino's controversial business plan. Swedish Secretary General Mattias Grafström reportedly approved the proposal, but two other officials voted no, The New York Times reports
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
Rubiales says Spain should quit hosting 2030 World Cup if final goes to Morocco
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Rubiales says Spain should quit hosting 2030 World Cup if final goes to Morocco

Spain should withdraw from hosting the 2030 World Cup if the country loses the final to Morocco, according to former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales.
CAF backs Infantino and says it gives him unanimous support
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CAF backs Infantino and says it gives him unanimous support

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says it "stands behind" FIFA's statement and continues to support Gianni Infantino as president, Caf announced on its website.
FIFA pays Jordan prize money after criticism from Prince Ali bin al-Hussein
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FIFA pays Jordan prize money after criticism from Prince Ali bin al-Hussein

Jordan's football federation president, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, went public with his claim that FIFA owed his federation prize money. Barely two days later, FIFA has done the right thing, the prince says
UEFA says FIFA apology changes nothing as boycott threat remains
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UEFA says FIFA apology changes nothing as boycott threat remains

European football leaders are unimpressed by FIFA's apology after the botched World Cup plan, and UEFA is sticking to its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, British media report. "UEFA's member associations were very clear about the conditions for their non-participation in FIFA competitions," the association wrote in a statement, according to the BBC
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. "
FIFA denies report that Infantino promised Morocco 2030 World Cup final for support
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FIFA denies report that Infantino promised Morocco 2030 World Cup final for support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for support, the British newspaper The Times reports. The report was denied by a FIFA spokesperson
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.
World Cup host cities still waiting for FIFA payments, report says
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World Cup host cities still waiting for FIFA payments, report says

The American cities that hosted World Cup matches are reportedly missing millions of kronor that the International Football Federation (FIFA) has still not paid out.
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