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Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades
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Nordic football federations demand independent review of FIFA governance as confidence in Infantino fades

The Nordic football associations are demanding a "comprehensive and independent review" of how FIFA is governed. Confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been lost
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.
Infantino defies call to stay away and appears at youth tournament in Dominican Republic
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Infantino defies call to stay away and appears at youth tournament in Dominican Republic

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defied calls to stay away from a youth tournament in the Dominican Republic, a day after Victor Montagliani, president of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf), asked him not to attend.
UEFA in talks to expand Nations League with Concacaf as pressure grows on Infantino
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UEFA in talks to expand Nations League with Concacaf as pressure grows on Infantino

European football's governing body Uefa is increasing pressure on FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino. Talks are now under way to expand the Nations League to include countries from Concacaf, North and Central America and the Caribbean
Supporter groups demand Infantino’s resignation after failed World Cup proposal
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Supporter groups demand Infantino’s resignation after failed World Cup proposal

Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup proposal was the last straw. Now a number of major supporter organizations around the world are demanding that he resign as FIFA president
FIFA vice-president Csanyi withdraws support for Infantino after Lamour dismissal
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FIFA vice-president Csanyi withdraws support for Infantino after Lamour dismissal

The decision to fire FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour was the final straw. Now Hungarian Sandor Csanyi, one of FIFA's vice-presidents, says he has lost confidence in president Gianni Infantino
Norway’s Lise Klaveness criticizes FIFA chiefs after Kevin Lamour exit
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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.
FIFA COO Kevin Lamour leaves role after criticizing Gianni Infantino over World Cup rights proposal
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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
FairSquare calls on FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over statutes
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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
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.
Six football federations back Infantino for re-election, Reuters reports
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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.
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.
La Liga president Tebas says Infantino era is over after World Cup proposal
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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
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.
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
Norway’s football chief calls on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign now
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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
New York Times: Grafström approved Infantino’s controversial business plan
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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
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
Rubiales says Spain should quit hosting 2030 World Cup if final goes to Morocco
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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.
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.
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