Norway’s Lise Klaveness criticizes FIFA chiefs after Kevin Lamour exit
The chair of the Norwegian Football Association, Lise Klaveness, criticizes FIFA leaders Mattias Grafström and Gianni Infantino after Kevin Lamour was fired.
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FIFA COO Kevin Lamour leaves role after criticizing Gianni Infantino over World Cup rights proposal
FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour criticized Gianni Infantino after the World Cup proposal. He is now leaving his role. According to Sky News, Lamour was fired by FIFA.
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FairSquare calls on FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over statutes
The human rights organization FairSquare has written a letter to FIFA to stop President Gianni Infantino's candidacy for re-election. "Based on the fact that he is already serving his third and final term," they write, according to The Athletic.
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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.
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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.
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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. "He is fantastic," the president writes.
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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. World Cup organizers the United States and Canada are backing the statement.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. We will ask him to resign now, she says at a press conference on Friday.
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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.
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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. This is what happened:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Here are six people said to be potential challengers.
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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. This is what happened:
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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."
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