The Latest Breaking News from Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world

Ultimately doomed plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup caused chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the opposition

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke

The walls started closing in on Gianni Infantino after another dramatic day that saw one of his senior advisoers resign and brought a scathing rebuke from Fifa’s own chief operating officer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Fifa official launches scathing attack on Infantino as World Cup proposal left in tatters

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

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Hamas said Friday that it reached an agreement to disarm, a significant move that could help end the war in Gaza — but one that will face many hurdles and could take a long time if ever to achieve

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Who could replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA president?

Gianni Infantino was already under pressure before the announcement of plans to part-privatise the World Cup, which has led to even more scorn

FourFourTwo · Jul 31

Will Gianni Infantino survive as Fifa president?

In today’s Football Daily: A tipping point for Fifa’s president?

The Guardian - UK · 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

Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans

UK prime minister is the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step down

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31