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Premier League chief claims Gianni Infantino ‘pressed the self-destruct button’ with World Cup sell-off plan

Gianni Infantino has faced fierce criticism after being forced to abandon his World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK

Fifa slammed for firing top official who spoke out against Gianni Infantino

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The Independent UK

Fifa accused of ‘management by fear’ after Gianni Infantino critic sacked

Kevin Lamour left his role as Fifa’s chief operating officer just weeks after criticising Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup

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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 His leadership style and a withdrawn investment plan have drawn sharp criticism.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 Economic Times

Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino's side

Lise Klaveness, Norway's football chief, has become a vocal critic of FIFA's current leadership. She has publicly called for Gianni Infantino's resignation due to governance concerns. Klaveness is now being considered a potential successor to Infantino if he steps down. However, significant obstacles exist for her candidacy, particularly outside Europe.…

The Economic Times

Soccer: Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness demanded Gianni Infantino's resignation. She stated he lacks institutional trust to govern FIFA stably. The international football cooperation faces significant trouble and needs reform. Norway did not support Infantino in the 2023 election and will not again. The organization must focus on governance reform…

The Economic Times

Who is supporting Gianni Infantino? Every country’s stance on Fifa president crisis

Italy is the latest to withdraw their endorsement of Infantino after his botched World Cup sell-off plan

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Gianni Infantino told ‘there is no way back’ as Norway chief urges him to quit

Gianni Infantino is facing calls to resign in the wake of his failed World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK

Norway’s Klaveness tells Fifa president Infantino to resign: ‘There is no trust now’

‘There is no way back for him’ says the NFF president as Infantino battles for support around the world

The Guardian - UK

Five Potential Candidates to Replace Gianni Infantino As FIFA President—Ranked

Gianni Infantino’s position is hanging in the balance following the collapse of his failed World Cup privatization plans.

Sports Illustrated

European football body declares no confidence in FIFA's Infantino after World Cup sell-off plan

European football's governing body UEFA said Saturday that the president of the sport’s global governing body, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, had “lost” their "confidence" after his bid to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company. Infantino had earlier dropped the plan,…

France 24

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

President Trump’s Balogun Interjection Subject of Official Complaint to FIFA

There was widespread controversy when the USMNT’s star striker was allowed to face Belgium having been shown an unappealable red card.

Sports Illustrated

‘A slippery slope’: Gianni Infantino faces official complaint over Trump interference

Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Association (NFF), has called on Infantino to face Fifa’s ethics committee

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The Guardian - UK

Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

A class action-style complaint is calling for a full investigation into the workings of the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino

The Independent UK

Fifa request to give Gianni Infantino ‘Pope-level’ treatment rejected by Vancouver

The level of security detail proposed by Fifa was level with arrangements for the president of the United States and one above that offered to Canada’s prime minister

Sports Illustrated

President Trump, Gianni Infantino Face Official Complaint From World Cup Nation

The FIFA Peace Prize awarded to President Trump during last year’s World Cup draw has inspired a fierce backlash.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup will be ‘bonanza of sportswashing’ under Trump, say human rights groups

Fans have been warned of uncertainty around the US authorities’ approach to protests and policing, while Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation, is set to raise concerns over ‘ICE actions’ with Fifa

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The Independent UK

Calls for investigation into Trump’s peace prize as Fifa urged to abolish the award

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The Guardian - UK

Tight security and political tension hang over key Norway v Israel World Cup qualifier

The hosts in Oslo are closing in on qualification but the politics surrounding their visitors’ presence casts a shadow over the football

The Guardian - UK

Norway apply Euros sting as the cowbell tolls on Switzerland’s big night

The opening goal sparked an eruption in the stands for a football country finding its place but hope slipped away

International Business Times

European Walkout After Late Infantino Delays FIFA Congress

European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - UK

VAR retained in Norway after grassroots clubs swing vote on technology

Norway will continue to use VAR in its top flight after a vote among clubs across the country’s football system came out in favour of retaining the technology

The Guardian - UK

Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR

‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situation

The Independent UK

The country that could be about to scrap VAR

The vote comes after two years of turbulent implementation, sparking debate about the technology's impact

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