Arsène Wenger Rules Out Challenging Gianni Infantino in FIFA Presidential Election
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger does not want to challenge Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA election, according to the BBC.
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Takeshi Okada Quits Japan Football Association Role Over AFC Support for Infantino
Takeshi Okada is stepping down as vice-president of the Japan Football Association in protest at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) support for the re-election of scandal-plagued FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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Infantino Defends His FIFA Support, Says Majority Opinion Must Be Respected
FIFA President Gianni Infantino laughs off a question about whether he has considered resigning. In a rare interview, the Swiss says he has strong support among football associations. “We must respect the opinions of the vast majority,” he says.
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CAS to Decide Whether Senegal or Morocco Won Africa Cup of Nations Final
The final ended in chaos and confusion, and eight months later the question remains: Who really won the Africa Cup of Nations - Senegal or Morocco? The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will now decide.
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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.
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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. This is what happened:
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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.
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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. This is what happened:
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