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Why the USMNT’s Folarin Balogun World Cup Scandal Is Far From Over

The future of FIFA president Gianni Infantino is wrapped up in the ongoing quest for clarity over Balogun.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

No go for Infantino: How Fifa's World Cup private investment plan imploded

The planet's most powerful football administrator Gianni Infantino on Saturday yielded to the international collective when he pulled the plug on a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. His proposals for world football's governing body Fifa to reform its commercial operations had sparked a furious backlash.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 1

FIFA have scrapped World Cup investment plan, Gianni Infantino says

FIFA “will not proceed” with plans to sell stakes in a company which would run the commercial and operational aspects of its competitions, a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1

Andy Burnham weighs in with strong message against Gianni Infantino row amid FIFA chaos

The UK Prime Minister has vented his ire at the 'outrageous' plans of 'the wrong man to lead the organisation'

FourFourTwo · Jul 31

Gianni Infantino's adviser quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash

A senior FIFA advisor resigned protesting plans to sell a World Cup stake. European football threatened a boycott, and regional confederations united in opposition. FIFA proposed creating a subsidiary and offering external investors a stake. Despite opposition, FIFA stated it would proceed with its consultation process. Member associations will vote…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Presidency in Doubt, Senior Adviser Quits Over World Cup Storm

72 hours of complete and utter chaos could cost Infantino a job he’d looked certain to remain in.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31

Football has spoken: Gianni Infantino must go

FIFA IN CRISIS: Comment: Fifa’s president operates with arrogance and autonomy – the worldwide rejection of his proposals to sell off stakes in the World Cup must now stand as a final rejection of Infantino himself, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK · Jul 31

A World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet

You’ve got to admire the Fifa president’s chutzpah in trying to flog off football’s greatest prize. If only Uefa wasn’t being so pesky about it all, says Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Burnham says Gianni Infantino is ‘wrong man to lead’ Fifa and calls for him to quit

The Prime Minister spoke out over the ‘outrageous’ plan to secure private investment for the Football World Cup.

The Independent UK · Jul 31

The Donald Trump World Cup may have been averted - but Gianni Infantino has got to go

The threat of a UEFA boycott should end plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors - but FIFA president Gianni Infantino has got to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31