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All 54 African Football Associations Back Infantino’s Bid for Another Term as FIFA President
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All 54 African Football Associations Back Infantino’s Bid for Another Term as FIFA President

All 54 member countries of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) support Gianni Infantino’s bid for a new four-year term as president of FIFA.
Former Switzerland defender Ramon Vega plans to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
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Former Switzerland defender Ramon Vega plans to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

Here is the first outspoken challenger to scandal-plagued Gianni Infantino for the job of president of the International Football Association Board (FIFA). Compatriot Ramon Vega, a former Swiss national team player
FIFA Rival to Infantino Should Be Non-European, Says Swedish FA Chairman
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FIFA Rival to Infantino Should Be Non-European, Says Swedish FA Chairman

A rival candidate to FIFA’s scandal-plagued president, Gianni Infantino, will soon have to emerge. Most likely, the challenger will not come from Europe
Norway Seeks FIFA Probe Into Infantino, Citing Trump Link in Three Complaints
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Norway Seeks FIFA Probe Into Infantino, Citing Trump Link in Three Complaints

The Norwegian Football Association wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino investigated for possible conflicts of interest and abuse of power. US President Donald Trump is the common denominator in the three cases, Norway’s Lise Klaveness told The Times
FIFA Knew Congo-Kinshasa Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi Was Ineligible Before World Cup Qualifier, Report Says
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FIFA Knew Congo-Kinshasa Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi Was Ineligible Before World Cup Qualifier, Report Says

Congo-Kinshasa goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was not eligible to play when the country secured a place in this summer’s World Cup, The New York Times reports, citing documents from FIFA’s legal department.
Swiss FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
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Swiss FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

FIFA President Gianni Infantino cannot count on support from home in next year’s presidential election. The Swiss Football Association (SFV) will not back the 56-year-old Swiss in the election
Nasser al-Khelaifi rules out challenge to Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
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Nasser al-Khelaifi rules out challenge to Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

He has been put forward as a possible challenger to Gianni Infantino, but Nasser al-Khelaifi, chairman of French giants Paris Saint-Germain, says no. "I have zero interest in FIFA, no agenda and no ambition to be there," he says at a press conference in Copenhagen
FIFA accuses UEFA of disinformation campaign ahead of presidential election
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FIFA accuses UEFA of disinformation campaign ahead of presidential election

The international football federation Fifa accuses Uefa of a disinformation campaign and of trying to influence the next Fifa presidential election, Reuters reports.
Infantino open to major funding increase for FIFA member nations
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Infantino open to major funding increase for FIFA member nations

International Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino is open to a significant increase in funding for FIFA’s 211 member nations.
Europe’s top leagues unite against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
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Europe’s top leagues unite against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

The pressure is increasing on Gianni Infantino. Now the FIFA president is being criticized by the four biggest European leagues
Ireland coach Hallgrímsson says Nations League match against Israel is against a genocide
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Ireland coach Hallgrímsson says Nations League match against Israel is against a genocide

Ireland's national team coach Heimir Hallgrímsson says the Nations League matches against Israel are against "a genocide. " The response from Israel was not long in coming
Sweden wants new FIFA leadership despite Infantino reform proposal
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Sweden wants new FIFA leadership despite Infantino reform proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is opening up to reforms of the International Football Federation. This does not change our position on the issue that we think new leadership is needed for FIFA, says Simon Åström, chairman of the Swedish Football Association
Infantino opens talks on FIFA reforms after criticism from federations
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Infantino opens talks on FIFA reforms after criticism from federations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has been heavily criticized, is now opening a dialogue on reforms to the international football federation. Among other things, he wants to work with the associations that have been critical of him
Swedish FA says FIFA has unreasonable cash reserves as World Cup leaves only 25 million kronor
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Swedish FA says FIFA has unreasonable cash reserves as World Cup leaves only 25 million kronor

This summer's World Cup adventure will bring the Swedish Football Association only 25 million kronor. At the same time, FIFA has around six billion dollars in its coffers
UEFA and Concacaf demand $10 million payments from FIFA for member associations
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UEFA and Concacaf demand $10 million payments from FIFA for member associations

The member associations should receive more than 98 million kronor from the International Football Association Board (FIFA). This is now being demanded by the presidents of the European Football Association (UEFA) and the North and Central American and Caribbean Association Football Confederation (CONCACAF)
Morocco says 2030 World Cup final will be played in Ben Slimane, but FIFA has not confirmed it
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Morocco says 2030 World Cup final will be played in Ben Slimane, but FIFA has not confirmed it

The 2030 men's World Cup final will be played in Morocco, says Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the country's football federation.
Belgian FA withdraws support for Infantino, cites Balogun World Cup scandal
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Belgian FA withdraws support for Infantino, cites Balogun World Cup scandal

The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) does not support Gianni Infantino for re-election as FIFA president - and points to the World Cup scandal involving Folarin Balogun's red card as an important reason.
Infantino to stand for FIFA re-election in 2027 despite calls to resign
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Infantino to stand for FIFA re-election in 2027 despite calls to resign

Powerful associations have called for his resignation, but the president of the International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, wants to remain in his post. "Infantino will stand for re-election," a FIFA spokesperson told the BBC, among others
FIFA accuses UEFA of smear campaign over bid to access World Cup sale documents
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FIFA accuses UEFA of smear campaign over bid to access World Cup sale documents

Fifa accuses Uefa of a "smear campaign" after the European football body asked American judges to force Fifa to release documents regarding the proposed plan to sell shares of the World Cup.
Record football transfers this summer, with men's spending at SEK 95 billion and women's fees doubling
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Record football transfers this summer, with men's spending at SEK 95 billion and women's fees doubling

Players have been bought for record sums in football this summer. SEK 95 billion has been spent on men's players, and on the women's side transfer fees have doubled compared with last year
Dutch Football Association joins calls for Infantino’s exit, urges FIFA reform
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Dutch Football Association joins calls for Infantino’s exit, urges FIFA reform

The Dutch Football Association is now joining the national associations that want to get rid of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino - and at the same time fundamentally reform FIFA's governance.
UEFA drops FIFA boycott threat after World Cup share sale assurance
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UEFA drops FIFA boycott threat after World Cup share sale assurance

Already on Wednesday, reports emerged that the European Football Association (Uefa) was withdrawing its threat to boycott tournaments organized by the International Football Association Federation (FIFA). Now, Uefa has confirmed that it is dropping the boycott threat
UEFA considers legal action against Infantino over World Cup share plan valuation
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UEFA considers legal action against Infantino over World Cup share plan valuation

UEFA is considering taking FIFA president Gianni Infantino to court in Switzerland over a plan to sell shares in the World Cup, which it says is valued at an "absurdly low" level, according to documents filed by UEFA in a US court.
Cannavaro says Infantino has done a good job at FIFA
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Cannavaro says Infantino has done a good job at FIFA

Criticism of Gianni Infantino is widespread from various quarters of world football. But the Fifa president also has support from several big-name players
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