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Continental clash: where world football stands on Fifa and Infantino – explained

With Oceania praising Fifa on Friday, all six confederations have finally had their say on the fallout from the World Cup sell-off plan

The Guardian - UK

FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff

FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling a stake in World Cup future which sparked global revolt. Regional confederations like UEFA and CONCACAF criticized the move, calling it unacceptable. Infantino later scrapped the plan after facing widespread opposition and criticism from football bodies. Several nations withdrew support for Infantino's leadership following…

The Economic Times

This week’s soccer questions: is the Premier League wide open and should Barça avoid Rodri?

We look at the many contenders for the English title this season, one of the big potential moves of the summer and chaos at Fifa

The Guardian - US

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Infantino’s opponents developing new framework for running world football

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC are working together on a new framework for running world football to replace what they regard as Fifa’s system of patronage

The Guardian - UK

‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

UEFA, AFC and Concacaf are moving towards ousting the FIFA president.

Sports Illustrated

Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino

Fallout over World Cup sell-off plan continues

Evening Standard

Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head

Football Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on the Fifa president by calling for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to the crisis engulfing world football

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Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino

WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors.

Bangkok Post

Donald Trump says ousting Gianni Infantino from Fifa presidency would be ‘terrible mistake’

The US president said world football’s governing body would ‘never be as successful or profitable again’ if Infantino leaves

The Independent UK

Donald Trump warns FIFA of 'terrible mistake' if Gianni Infantino is removed

US President Trump has warned FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s…

The National (Scotland)

U.S. Soccer Chimes in on FIFA Controversy, Opposes White House Stance

The U.S. is the latest country to pick a side.

Sports Illustrated

What next for beleaguered FIFA president Infantino?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces significant opposition from several confederations. His leadership style and a withdrawn investment plan have drawn sharp criticism. European, North American, and Asian football bodies have openly targeted Infantino's approach. Supporters, including African and South American bodies, remain largely behind the embattled president. The upcoming presidential…

The Economic Times

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter

The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

Euronews

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Future Plunged Into Doubt As Three Confederations Issue Scathing Statement

The majority of FIFA’s Member Associations have now turned on the president.

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The Guardian - UK

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions

Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf will push for Gianni Infantino to resign after writing an open letter calling for ‘leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it’

Bangkok Post

Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederations

LAUSANNE — Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- Union of European Football Associations (Uefa), Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) -- declared football "belongs to no individual".

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Gianni Infantino receives major new blow to FIFA presidency as peers admit 'trust is broken'

The wagons are circling around FIFA President Gianni Infantino once more

France 24

🔴 FIFA: UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF slam Infantino, say football 'belongs to no individual'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under fire again on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations – UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC – declared football "belongs to no individual".

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DR Congo hands first prisoners back to M23 rebels under peace deal

In a long-awaited operation, Democratic Republic of Congo authorities released 15 prisoners and handed them over to rebels from the AFC/M23 movement on Friday. It marks the first known prisoner transfer under a peace deal signed last year to end fighting in the eastern DRC.

The Times of India

'Several soldires raped me, felt like meat': Grave allegations rock UK's teen army school

Four former female recruits have accused the UK's Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate of fostering a culture of misogyny, sexual harassment and violence, with one woman alleging she was raped by several fellow junior soldiers while she was 17 years old.

The Independent UK

Teenage recruits report rape and abuse at British Army training college

Four young women say they suffered sexual abuse and harassment while attending the Army Foundation College at Harrogate

The Guardian - UK

The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him?

The president is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the governing body

The Economic Times

Battle lines drawn as Infantino fights to hold on to power after FIFA stake sale fiasco

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell World Cup stakes has caused significant internal division. Influential figures are distancing themselves from the project, which has shattered Infantino's power base. Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom lamented the sad and reproachable series of events. Several European national associations have withdrawn support for…

Sports Illustrated

Conor Orr Predicts All 272 Games of the 2026 NFL Season

Our annual exercise going week by week through each team’s schedule to project all 32 final records and 14 playoff spots.

The Guardian - UK

Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino

The confederation which represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean is pondering its position

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