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PSG win European Super Cup again after beating Aston Villa 2-1
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PSG win European Super Cup again after beating Aston Villa 2-1

Paris Saint-Germain are European Super Cup champions again. Victor Nilsson Lindelöf's Aston Villa impressed - but lost 2-1
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.
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
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
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.
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. "
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.
Sources: Infantino opponents plan FIFA boycott and rival tournaments if he refuses to resign
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Sources: Infantino opponents plan FIFA boycott and rival tournaments if he refuses to resign

Opponents of FIFA president Gianni Infantino are planning to boycott FIFA meetings and launch their own tournaments if he does not resign, sources have told The Times.
Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded
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Infantino’s scrapped World Cup sales plan: How the backlash unfolded

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
Sweden withdraws support for Infantino, citing loss of trust
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Sweden withdraws support for Infantino, citing loss of trust

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup plan was the last straw. The Swedish Football Association does not support Infantino for re-election - trust has been exhausted
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
Uefa threatens legal action against Infantino over World Cup share sale plan
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Uefa threatens legal action against Infantino over World Cup share sale plan

The European Football Association (Uefa) is threatening Fifa President Gianni Infantino with legal action over plans to sell off shares in the World Cup, The Telegraph reports.
Former UEFA executive says he knew Infantino could not be trusted
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Former UEFA executive says he knew Infantino could not be trusted

Criticism of FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino is loud and has led many to call for the Swiss to resign. Former UEFA executive Lars-Christer Olsson worked with Infantino for several years and saw up close how he was part of the power play in the football world
After ten turbulent years, is FIFA chief Gianni Infantino losing support?
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After ten turbulent years, is FIFA chief Gianni Infantino losing support?

Gianni Infantino has led the world’s most powerful football organization, FIFA, for more than ten years. Those years have been marked by a series of controversial proposals and decisions
Reports: UEFA wants Infantino to resign after World Cup share plan is scrapped
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Reports: UEFA wants Infantino to resign after World Cup share plan is scrapped

Plans to sell off shares of the World Cup have been scrapped by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. According to The Telegraph, UEFA now wants Infantino to resign
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