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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. "
FIFA denies report that Infantino promised Morocco 2030 World Cup final for support
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FIFA denies report that Infantino promised Morocco 2030 World Cup final for support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for support, the British newspaper The Times reports. The report was denied by a FIFA spokesperson
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 calls crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing criticism, seeks support
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Infantino calls crisis meeting in Morocco amid growing criticism, seeks support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called a crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday. Infantino wants to sort out recent developments and ensure he retains the continued support of member associations - despite massive criticism, several English media outlets report
Jordan’s Prince Ali accuses FIFA of blackmail over unpaid prize money
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Jordan’s Prince Ali accuses FIFA of blackmail over unpaid prize money

The president of the Jordanian Football Association, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, has harshly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a post on X. He says FIFA is subjecting Jordan to "blackmail
Infantino calls emergency meeting in Morocco amid FIFA criticism
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Infantino calls emergency meeting in Morocco amid FIFA criticism

International Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting in Morocco after recent heavy criticism, The Times reports.
FIFA secretary general calls turmoil over World Cup plan sad and reprehensible
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FIFA secretary general calls turmoil over World Cup plan sad and reprehensible

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström breaks his silence after the recent turmoil. In an internal message to employees, which Sky News has seen, Grafström writes that it is a "sad and reprehensible development"
FIFA denies report that Infantino tried to call Trump for help: ‘This is fabricated’
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FIFA denies report that Infantino tried to call Trump for help: ‘This is fabricated’

According to The Times, FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to call Donald Trump for help. The report is not true, FIFA says
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
Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
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Wales withdraws support for Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

The Football Association of Wales is withdrawing its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, according to The Times and Sky Sports. The decision comes after confidence in Infantino's leadership has plummeted following the failed attempt to sell shares in the World Cup
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.
Sources: Infantino kept scrapped World Cup share plan secret from Swedish FIFA chief Grafström
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Sources: Infantino kept scrapped World Cup share plan secret from Swedish FIFA chief Grafström

FIFA President Gianni Infantino kept his now-scrapped World Cup plans hidden from his Swedish secretary general Mattias Grafström, sources tell The Athletic.
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
Norway’s Lise Klaveness says Infantino faces a tougher re-election battle after World Cup plan is dropped
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Norway’s Lise Klaveness says Infantino faces a tougher re-election battle after World Cup plan is dropped

A couple of weeks ago, FIFA President Gianni Infantino had broad support for re-election next year. The controversial World Cup plan appears to have changed everything
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
FIFA drops plan to sell World Cup stakes after fierce backlash from football bodies
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FIFA drops plan to sell World Cup stakes after fierce backlash from football bodies

FIFA is withdrawing its proposal to sell shares in, among other things, the World Cup to private investors. "This proposal will not go forward," FIFA said in a statement
FIFA chief Kevin Lamour accuses Infantino of misleading staff over plans
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FIFA chief Kevin Lamour accuses Infantino of misleading staff over plans

FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has attacked Gianni Infantino. "This is a one-man project
Infantino adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigns over FIFA proposal to sell World Cup stake
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Infantino adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigns over FIFA proposal to sell World Cup stake

Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has resigned in protest at the federation's proposal to sell shares in its tournaments. "I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup," Cordeiro wrote in a statement
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