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The Times Apologizes to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Withdraws Report Claims
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The Times Apologizes to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Withdraws Report Claims

The Times reported that Gianni Infantino received undisclosed payments from FIFA and was able to buy a property in Miami at a suspiciously low price. The newspaper has now apologized to the scandal-plagued FIFA president
Uefa gives Fifa November 2 deadline to answer questions about Infantino’s scrapped World Cup investment plan
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Uefa gives Fifa November 2 deadline to answer questions about Infantino’s scrapped World Cup investment plan

By November 2, Uefa wants key documents from Fifa about president Gianni Infantino’s heavily criticized plans to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors, which were later scrapped, the BBC reports.
Infantino Proposes $24 Million for Each FIFA Member Federation in New Funding Plan
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Infantino Proposes $24 Million for Each FIFA Member Federation in New Funding Plan

Questioned Fifa boss Gianni Infantino wants the 211 member associations to receive 250 million kronor (about $24 million) each in the future. The Swiss proposes a new fund of around 64
Infantino Apologizes to FIFA Board Over Scrapped World Cup Investment Plan, but Critics Remain Unconvinced
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Infantino Apologizes to FIFA Board Over Scrapped World Cup Investment Plan, but Critics Remain Unconvinced

For three and a half hours, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was grilled by his fellow board members. They were not satisfied with his answers
FIFA to Review Automatic Red-Card Suspensions After Balogun World Cup Controversy
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FIFA to Review Automatic Red-Card Suspensions After Balogun World Cup Controversy

FIFA is to review whether automatic suspensions for red cards can be overturned, following the high-profile Balogun controversy at the World Cup.
FIFA Proposes $6.35 Billion Football Development Fund for 2027-30
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FIFA Proposes $6.35 Billion Football Development Fund for 2027-30

FIFA is proposing a new billion-dollar fund to develop football, according to documents obtained by the AP.
Gianni Infantino Received $1.76 Million in Secret 2024 World Cup Payments, Report Says
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Gianni Infantino Received $1.76 Million in Secret 2024 World Cup Payments, Report Says

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has been embroiled in scandals, has had his salary doubled, according to an investigation by the British newspaper The Times, Aftonbladet reports.
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
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
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
Former UEFA chief Lars-Christer Olsson says FIFA’s Infantino is dangerous for football
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Former UEFA chief Lars-Christer Olsson says FIFA’s Infantino is dangerous for football

Former UEFA Secretary General Lars-Christer Olsson believes that a vote of no confidence should be raised against FIFA President Gianni Infantino now.
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.
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