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Sources: African football leaders sound out Sweden’s Mattias Grafström for FIFA presidency bid
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Sources: African football leaders sound out Sweden’s Mattias Grafström for FIFA presidency bid

Two top figures in African football are said to have sounded out FIFA Secretary General, the Swede Mattias Grafström, about whether he might consider running against the scandal-plagued Gianni Infantino in the upcoming presidential election.
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.
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
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 Faces FIFA Backlash as Support Erodes Ahead of 2027 Election
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Infantino Faces FIFA Backlash as Support Erodes Ahead of 2027 Election

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
Conmebol president and FIFA vice president Alejandro Domínguez accused of corruption
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Conmebol president and FIFA vice president Alejandro Domínguez accused of corruption

Alejandro Domínguez, president of the South American Football Confederation and a vice president of FIFA, has been accused of corruption. A complaint has been filed, the New York Times reports
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