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The Latest Breaking News from Gianni Infantino

US World Cup host cities seek millions in unpaid FIFA funding

Several US cities that staged World Cup matches are pressing FIFA for millions of dollars they say were promised to support football-related infrastructure and community projects, according to a report from The Athletic that adds to growing scrutiny of the governing body under president Gianni Infantino.

France 24

Morning Mail: Anti-weapons vandalism ‘far-left terrorism’; Aboriginal community police officers sue NT; Naplan scores a worrying read

Protesters could face life in prison; Aboriginal community police officers allege systemic abuse in NT

The Guardian - AU

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 Guardian - UK

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Gianni Infantino summons senior Fifa officials to crisis meeting as allies dwindle

Infantino was accused of ‘blackmail’ and faced more attacks from senior Fifa figures on another bruising day on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Former FIFA Vice President Prince Ali accuses Infantino of 'blackmail' as presure on leadership mounts

In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.”

Euronews

Jordan FA president accuses Infantino of ‘blackmail’ after abandoned Fifa plan

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The Independent UK

Scottish FA urged to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for 'clown' Infantino

The Scottish FA has been urged to 'stop dithering' and withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino

The National (Scotland)

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Gianni Infantino accused of ‘blackmail’ by Jordan FA president after foiled Fifa plan

Infantino was forced to abandon his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and Fifa tournaments to private investors

The Independent UK

World Cup Winner Uses Christian Pulisic’s Old Excuse to Shut Down President Trump Claim

Ferran Torres found himself embroiled in U.S. political controversy following the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea, Jordan Henderson and a transfer pivot for the ages

In today’s Football Daily: Chelsea and Xabi Alonso are getting the Sunderland 2010 boys back together

The Guardian - UK

Why Mauricio Pochettino Signing New USMNT Contract Is So Significant

The U.S. men’s national team manager signed a deal through the 2030 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Don't Hate the Dodgers for Dominating So Much, Hate the Bankruptcy Court That Helped Them Do It

Plus: FIFA’s president doesn’t understand his own organization's politics; a solid new pickleball movie

Reason

Top Fifa executive Wenger condemns move to reform World Cup business plan

Former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger on Tuesday became the latest top executive at world football's governing body Fifa to distance himself from the failed plan of Fifa boss Gianni Infantino to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

Radio France Internationale

Fifa’s failed equity plan and football’s growing welfare crisis

The plan by Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, to invite equity investment into the World Cup didn’t last long. Announced on July 28, it immediately provoked hostility from across football.

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Bangkok Post

Infantino’s problems mount inside and outside Fifa

PARIS - Pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino intensified on Tuesday, with opposition emerging from within world football’s governing body as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Executive Arsene Wenger Clarifies Role in Gianni Infantino’s Failed World Cup Plot

External factors help explain why Wenger has waited an entire week to comment on a hotly divisive scheme.

The Economic Times

Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces growing pressure and internal dissent. His abandoned World Cup investment plan has drawn sharp criticism from within. Key figures like Arsene Wenger and Mattias Grafstrom have distanced themselves from the proposal. UEFA has threatened legal action over the opaque and flawed deal. Infantino's path to…

France 24

FIFA president Infantino's problems mount as key FIFA allies turn on him

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced intensified pressure on Tuesday from within world football's governing body as well as from external critics over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has been swamped with criticism of his style of leadership and a previously smooth path to…

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Sports Illustrated

What Mauricio Pochettino’s New Contract Means for USMNT

The Argentine will be sticking around as manager through the 2030 World Cup.

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…

The Guardian - UK

Fifa accused of using ‘blackmail’ to force support for Infantino’s re-election bid

The Jordan FA president has accused Fifa of ‘blackmail’, claiming it threatened to withhold financial assistance from his federation if it refused to back Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election

The Independent UK

Pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino as top Fifa chief warns ‘individuals come and go’

Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom labelled Infantino’s plans as ‘sad’ in an internal email to staff, while Arsene Wenger has also distanced himself from the Fifa president

The Independent UK

Arsene Wenger says he was not involved in plan to sell World Cup stakes

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FourFourTwo

Aleksander Ceferin installed as favourite for next FIFA president with Gianni Infantino under fire

Whether or not the UEFA president would carry enough capital worldwide is another matter, however

The Independent UK

Arsene Wenger breaks silence on Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan

Fifa’s chief of global development Arsene Wenger welcomes Infantino’s decision to scrap controversial proposal

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