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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 · Aug 11

The USMNT Future Is Bright—And His Name is Cavan Sullivan

The 16-year-old prodigy is waiting in the wings.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

Who does sport really belong to – the fans or the funders?

Football’s world governing body, Fifa, has come under fire for attempting to “sell the World Cup”. Its president, Gianni Infantino, had plans to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to investors, with substantial incentives offered to member associations if they backed the proposal.

The Conversation · Aug 11

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Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

Euronews · Aug 11

‘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 · Aug 11

When MAGA met FIFA: Inside Trump’s cosy relationship with Gianni Infantino

President Trump has given his full backing to embattled Infantino as the FIFA president faces ongoing pressure to step down

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Donald Trump misses the point spectacularly with one-word revelation about FIFA President Gianni Infantino

US President Donald Trump has leapt to the defence of under-fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino - but he's missed the point completely

FourFourTwo · Aug 11

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Trump warns FIFA it faces financial ruin if officials push Infantino out

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The Independent UK · Aug 11

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

Fallout over World Cup sell-off plan continues

Evening Standard · Aug 11

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11

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 · Aug 11

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 · Aug 11

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) · Aug 11

Trump warns FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' by replacing Infantino

US President Donald Trump on Monday defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning football's governing body would be making a "terrible mistake" by replacing him.

France 24 · Aug 11

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 10

Morning Mail: Scores killed in Colombia quake; call for action on sudden cardiac deaths; car insurance costs soar

More than 100 people have been killed by a powerful 7.4 magnitude quake in western Colombia

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

What the FIFA, Gianni Infantino Controversy Means for USMNT

The Stars and Stripes are set to return to play in September.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

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

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

The Guardian - US · Aug 10

Are Manchester United about to return to relevance under Michael Carrick?

In a mailbag edition of his newsletter, Jonathan answers questions about Michael Carrick, VAR and the Premier League’s new teams

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The Economic Times · Aug 10

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 Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Self-aggrandisement, backslapping and news from the past: it’s José time

In today’s Football Daily: It’s documentary time on Netflix. Tudum!

Euronews · Aug 10

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.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 10

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.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

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 · Aug 10

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".

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Infantino slammed in open letter signed by three confederations as football’s civil war takes fresh turn

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