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

Countries are beginning to officially withdraw their support for Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president after his failed attempt to privatise the World Cup

The Independent UK

England footballer Ivan Toney charged over assault at Soho nightclub

The England footballer will appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September

The Independent UK

Behind every goal: the technology delivering the World Cup to billions

The World Cup reveals what it takes to deliver seamless live experiences.

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FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged world football's governing body into…

France 24

UEFA maintains its World Cups boycott following FIFA crisis

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced Thursday that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, remains in effect despite FIFA’s decision to abandon its plan to open up to outside investors.

France 24

Uefa fumes over Gianni Infantino apology by reiterating World Cup boycott

Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process of trying to sell off the World Cup but Uefa has insisted that the conditions of ending its boycott have ‘not been met’

The Independent UK

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.

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The 19-word message in Gianni Infantino’s delusional letter that shows Fifa refuses to learn

FIFA IN CRISIS: Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process behind trying to sell off the World Cup to private investment but, as Richard Jolly writes, he was more interested in insisting the real issue was horrible ‘attacks’ on Fifa’s integrity

The Independent UK

How to fix Fifa: what can be done to salvage football’s beleaguered governing body?

Gianni Infantino followed World Cup controversies with a widely scorned plan to let private investors in. Here’s how the game’s leaders can find a path forward

The Guardian - UK

FIFA apologises for World Cup private investment controversy

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco following the controversy over opening up the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he acknowledged "mistakes" and a lack of consultation. Despite the controversy, FIFA officials reiterated their "full support"…

France 24

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency

The Independent UK

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

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

Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash Carney says Infantino committed a “fatal” governance mistake by failing to…

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Sports Illustrated

How Do FIFA Presidential Elections Work?

Current FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under immense pressure following plans to privatize the World Cup.

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Ballon d’Or Winning Legend Puts Gianni Infantino on Blast in Withering Rant

Infantino’s FIFA presidency faces a “crisis meeting” in a desperate search for more support.

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The Soccer Legends: Why the Greatest Names in Football Still Matter Before 2026

Every four years, the World Cup resets the clock on football's collective memory. New faces emerge, new records get chased, and yet the conversation always circles back to the same handful of names that defined what greatness looks like. As anticipation builds for the 2026 tournament, spread across the United…

The Independent UK

Real Madrid legend implores ‘deceitful’ Gianni Infantino to resign as Fifa president

Infantino is under immense pressure after his foiled plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

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Embattled FIFA head Infantino holds emergency talks amid calls to step down

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other directors of world football's governing body on Wednesday amid continuing criticism over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

Sports Illustrated

Five Potential Replacements for Curtis Jones at Liverpool

Inter Milan are aiming to strike a deal with the Reds for academy graduate Jones.

The Independent UK

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

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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.”

The Independent UK

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

England fan amends viral World Cup win tattoo weeks after Argentina defeat

Sean Carrington spent £550 on a tattoo of the World Cup trophy above the words ‘England World Cup Winner 2026’ after the 2-1 win over DR Congo in the round of 32

The Conversation

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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