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The Latest Breaking News from the FIFA Council

Gianni Infantino Threatened With End of FIFA President Reign by Leaked Letter

One of FIFA’s strongest opponents has argued that Infantino should be considered an ineligible candidate for March’s elections.

Sports Illustrated

UEFA Reinforces World Cup Boycott Stance, FIFPRO Blast Infantino’s ‘Abuse of Power’

European soccer’s governing body was quick to claim FIFA’s latest statement “changes nothing.”

Sports Illustrated

Spain confident of hosting 2030 World Cup final as Fifa denies Morocco deal

Spain is due to host the 2030 World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal

The Independent UK

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Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco

Gianni Infantino’s position as world football’s most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain president despite his failed attempt to overhaul the commercial operations behind competitions including the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Future Decided After Emergency Meeting

The fallout of Infantino’s controversial World Cup plan continues to divide opinion.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA backs Infantino but apologises over World Cup investment plan

FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce international backlash.

France 24

FIFA issue Gianni Infantino statement after crisis meeting with senior executives

The English and Welsh FAs among those to have withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election next year

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Gianni Infantino clings to Fifa presidency after apologising for ‘mistakes’ over World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process of trying to sell off the World Cup to private investment but Fifa bigwigs ‘reaffirmed full support’ for him after a crisis meeting in Morocco

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel

Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of the Fifa council who are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting that could develop into a leadership challenge

The Guardian - UK

FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors has not been well received - but can they pull it off?

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal.

Euronews

FIFA's Controversial $20bn Deal: Joshua Kushner Firm Eyed as Investor in World Cup Rights Sale

FIFA plans a $20bn commercial venture, with Thrive Eternal as a lead investor, sparking UEFA criticism over transparency and control of football's future

International Business Times UK

Fifa’s shameful scheme to sell off World Cup is gravest existential threat to football yet – but will anyone stop it?

Fifa’s latest money-spinning wheeze, to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment, has been met with horror. Now its member associations must make a stand against ‘football’s nuclear bomb’, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

What would a 64-team World Cup look like?

Infantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion, with Fifa vice president Alejandro Dominguez in favour of it as early as the 2030 edition - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like?

The Independent UK

How a Wild FIFA Rule Change Could Shake Up the Premier League

The FIFA Council unanimously approved to consult a major roster change.

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Full Breakdown of Improved 2026 World Cup Prize Money

The top decision makers in world soccer are on Canada’s west coast for several meetings this week.

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How much money does the World Cup winner receive?

The FIFA Council has approved an increase in World Cup prize money, so what's at stake for the winners of World Cup 2026?

Sports Illustrated

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Accused of Breaking Own Rules Over President Trump

An official investigation into the FIFA Peace Prize award has also been requested.

The Independent UK

‘This is pathetic:’ Fans react as Trump receives first ever FIFA Peace Prize

FIFA said the president had ‘championed the unifying power of football on the world stage’

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International Business Times

FIFA Defers Decision On Call To Suspend Israel

World football's governing body FIFA on Thursday gave no verdict either way on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel, but instead launched an investigation into allegations of discrimination.

The National (Scotland)

Israel faces investigations into alleged Fifa rule breaches

The Fifa Council has ordered investigations into alleged breaches of its rules by Israel.

Al Jazeera

FIFA delays again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

The FIFA Council has delayed making a decision on a bid to suspend Israel from international football until October.

The Guardian - UK

Benin football federation president faces legal battle over club name change

The president of the Benin football federation is facing a potential legal battle after it was claimed a club he owns circumvented a Fifa transfer ban by changing its name

Al Jazeera

Morocco-Spain-Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to bid for 2034

The first three games of the 2030 tournament will be held in South America to mark its 100th anniversary.

Evening Standard

FIFA promise no other Russia teams allowed back into football as Under-17s return confirmed

World football’s governing body follows UEFA’s decision to welcome back Russia U17s

The Times of India

Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 FIFA World Cup

NEW DELHI: Morocco, Portugal and Spain were on Wednesday named joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, FIFA announced.

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