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Infantino Faces FIFA Backlash as Support Erodes Ahead of 2027 Election

Infantino Faces FIFA Backlash as Support Erodes Ahead of 2027 Election

3 hours ago

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

Infantino attacked for trying to create World Cup narrative, says analyst

Infantino attacked for trying to create World Cup narrative, says analyst

Tue 28 Jul 2026 10:19 CEST

Dishonest arguments and an attempt to whitewash reality. FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attack on World Cup critics is being dismissed

Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup

Trump’s ties put FIFA chief Gianni Infantino under pressure ahead of World Cup

Tue 14 Jul 2026 06:15 CEST

A peace prize and the World Cup trophy on parade in the White House. Despite a charm offensive toward Donald Trump, the road to the World Cup in the United States has not been painless for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

Mon 2 Dec 2024 20:00 CET

Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar investment in sports has increased significantly during the year. Over 900 sponsorship agreements are linked to the authoritarian state - just in 2024