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Real Madrid hail Uefa for protecting football after World Cup sell-off plans abandoned

Uefa had pledged to boycott Fifa competitions until plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors were scrapped

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Gianni Infantino has no alternative but to resign with as much grace as he can muster

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Fifa president’s implausible plans to sell a stake in the World Cup mean he has lost the backing of the power brokers of football, and the fans

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Why the USMNT’s Folarin Balogun World Cup Scandal Is Far From Over

The future of FIFA president Gianni Infantino is wrapped up in the ongoing quest for clarity over Balogun.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

FIFA and Infantino face an uncertain future as leading soccer nations fight for change

After one of the most turbulent and controversial few days in the history of world soccer, the future of FIFA and its leader Gianni Infantino are under intense scrutiny.

The Conversation · Aug 2

Infantino faces crisis as UEFA, CONCACAF declare lost confidence over scrapped FIFA World Cup deal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under intense scrutiny following a failed proposal for commercial rights that has eroded trust among regional confederations such as UEFA and CONCACAF. This situation has sparked concerns about his leadership style as football officials call for increased transparency and involvement in governance. With the criticism…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

UEFA declares to have 'lost confidence' in Infantino over 'shabby, back room, opaque deal'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

Euronews · Aug 1

Fifa president Infantino abandons $20 billion World Cup plan after global backlash

Fifa president Gianni Infantino abandoned his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity. This decision followed significant pushback from football organizations across the globe. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation all voiced strong opposition to the proposal. Infantino stated the project created divisions no longer serving its…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Gianni Infantino: Will FIFA President Leave After Failed World Cup Plans?

Gianni Infantino is now facing unprecedented pressure after his failed plans to sell shares in future FIFA World Cups

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1

There can be no letup. Humiliated Infantino must stand down at Fifa or be removed

Uefa’s decisive call for a boycott and declaration of no confidence must be the opening salvos in a concerted push to dethrone the game’s global leader

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

European football chiefs say they have lost confidence in Fifa boss Infantino

European football's governing body Uefa on Saturday said it had lost confidence in the Fifa boss Gianni Infantino after world soccer's ruling organisation abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 1