Gianni Infantino suffers fresh blow as France withdraws support for Fifa re-election France have joined the home nations in withdrawing support for Infantino The Independent UK · Sep 10
French Football Federation pulls support from FIFA head Infantino's re-election bid The French Football Federation on Thursday pulled its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as the head of international football body FIFA. Infantino has been under fire from national and regional football institutions for weeks over his handling of a red-card case and his now-abandoned plans to sell stakes… France 24 · Sep 10
Infantino installs loyalist to oversee Caribbean as he splits Fifa management Fifa president’s move is widely regarded by his opponents as an attempt to split the Concacaf nations working with Uefa to remove him from office The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Pepi’s Prosperity, Balogun’s Shaky Ground The U.S.’s two best strikers are in vastly different positions right now. Sports Illustrated · Sep 8
Fifa accused of ‘abusive conduct’ towards women’s football in legal complaint The legal complaint was first lodged by European Leagues in October 2024 The Independent UK · Sep 8
More than 100,000 people add names to complaint against Gianni Infantino The letter alleges the Fifa president ‘has, at a minimum, abused his power, violated his duty of political neutrality, and violated his duty of loyalty in his efforts to ingratiate himself’ with Donald Trump The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
‘Really Unlucky’—The Truth Revealed About Wrexham's Injured World Cup Star Wrexham’s New Zealand international is yet to make a competitive appearance for the club this season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
Milei Invoked Trump to Revive Argentina's Falklands Claim — Here's What Trump Actually Said Milei cited Trump to revive the Falklands claim and target Sea Lion oil sanctions, but Trump quote and a viral FIFA fine tell a different story. Latin Times · Sep 7
Belgian FA withdraw Gianni Infantino support after World Cup red card fiasco The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) says it cannot support Infantino being re-elected as FIFA president, citing the unresolved Folarin Balogun… The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
Infantino loses more support after World Cup sell-off scandal and Balogun red card ruling IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 7
Belgium withdraws support for Gianni Infantino after Folarin Balogun controversy Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium at the World Cup despite being shown a red card during USA’s previous game The Independent UK · Sep 7
Gianni Infantino Seeks Fourth FIFA Term Despite Revolt Over Abandoned World Cup Stake Sale Gianni Infantino aims for a fourth term as FIFA president, facing opposition after a controversial investment proposal. UEFA and other confederations challenge his leadership amid ongoing legal disputes. International Business Times UK · Sep 6
Infantino reiterates intention to run for fourth term as Fifa boss Gianni Infantino, the head of world football's governing body Fifa, on Sunday redeclared his intention to continue until 2031 as the sport's most powerful executive despite calls for his resignation over his botched plan to sell a stake in Fifa competitions to private investors. Radio France Internationale · Sep 6
‘Of Course’—Gianni Infantino Spells Out His Future With FIFA Ahead of Next Election A vast number of soccer nations are keen to see the FIFA president ousted from his post. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
France 24 · Sep 6 Under-fire FIFA boss Infantino to seek re-election despite calls to resign FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to seek his fourth and final term in next year’s election, despite the outrage sparked by his now-shelved plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “Nothing has changed,” a spokesman for football’s governing body confirmed on Sunday, referring to an announcement…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6 Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, will be standing for re-election in March despite being under enormous pressure to resign
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Major update on Gianni Infantino’s Fifa future amid calls for him to quit IN FULL
Euronews · Sep 6 FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election The next FIFA presidential election is due to take place at the 77th FIFA Congress on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Gianni Infantino set to run for re-election as Fifa insists ‘nothing has changed’ Gianni Infantino is set to seek a fourth term as Fifa president
The National (Scotland) · Sep 6 Gianni Infantino refuses to answer questions about his FIFA future Gianni Infantino refused to answer questions about his future with pressure continuing to mount on the FIFA boss.
Latin Times · Sep 5 Messi Retired the No. 10 Shirt From His Body — Can Argentina Retire It From the Game? Messi's Argentina exit reopens a 25-year fight over the No. 10 jersey Maradona made iconic, and the FIFA rule that may block a tribute again.
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Gianni Infantino refuses to address his Fifa future in rare public appearance Gianni Infantino has faced calls to resign in the aftermath of his failed World Cup sell-off proposal
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5 Uefa legal case may be beginning of the end for Infantino as Trump’s support evaporates The order of discovery related to Fifa’s failed plan to sell the World Cup will worry the American president, a situation that tends to end badly for the culprit
Fortune · Sep 4 Josh Kushner says Thrive would have stayed away from FIFA's $4.2 billion World Cup deal if it had known what was coming The billionaire investor says Thrive misread the politics of global soccer after a $4.2 billion FIFA deal triggered fierce backlash.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 Uefa accused of launching ‘smear campaign’ against Fifa president Gianni Infantino IN FULL