‘The emperor is naked’: UEFA’s Ceferin takes aim at FIFA boss Infantino
UEFA slams Infantino over his aborted plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
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UEFA slams Infantino over his aborted plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
FIFA accuses UEFA of attempting to influence its presidential election, in which Infantino is seeking a fourth term.
FIFA lawyers claimed UEFA is harassing Gianni Infantino, in a court filing urging a Florida judge to deny the European soccer body’s request for evidence discovery about a World Cup private investor plan that has rocked the sport.
FIFA president Infantino is open to providing 'greatest level of additional funding' to associations amid opposition.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increased pressure Friday as Europe's four main football leagues called for sweeping reforms of the world football governing body. The English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, Italy's Serie A and Germany's Bundesliga demanded that measures are adopted to ensure "disciplinary matters remain demonstrably insulated from political interference".
Europe's top leagues, from England, Spain, Italy and Germany, add pressure on Gianni Infantino after World Cup plan.
UEFA president speaks for the first time since FIFA said it would review its decision-making, says trust still broken.
Infantino proposed an independent review of FIFA's decision-making process amid criticism of his leadership.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is proposing a fresh consultation on how football’s world governing body makes major decisions, following intense criticism over an abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed an external review of how the football association makes decisions, including who has a say in major initiatives. Infantino faced backlash and calls for a boycott over the summer after proposing to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle. The demand comes amid tensions over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which was shelved after a backlash from European football.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football's vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation.
Gianni Infantino's World Cup selloff plan has faced global backlash with English FA latest to seek document release.
A review of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup selloff to be presented to governing body's Council.
FIFA Legal Committee accused of evading questions on controversial World Cup proposal put forward by Gianni Infantino.
Morocco to co-host 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
UEFA urges US court to deny FIFA subsidiaries' bid to join Gianni Infantino discovery fight as president battle rumbles.
The French Football Federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president on Thursday after his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The FFF said the executive committee decision was unanimous.
The French Football Federation (FFF) announced Thursday it is withdrawing its support for embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and his bid for reelection as head of football’s governing body. Infantino has faced growing calls to step down over his aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other football associations, including those of England and Italy, have already withdrawn their backing.
FFF aligning with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, England, Italy, Scotland, and Sweden.
France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation announced on Thursday. The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales, who have also publicly withdrawn support for Infantino. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports.
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European Leagues body first filed complaint to the European Commission to protect men's players in October 2024.
Belgian football association says it will not back Infantino's bid for re-election, citing the World Cup controversy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to seek his fourth and final term in next year’s election, despite the outrage sparked by his now-shelved plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “Nothing has changed,” a spokesman for football’s governing body confirmed on Sunday, referring to an announcement Infantino made back in April.
Upon arrival at the U-20 Women's World Cup, Infantino remained tight-lipped about his re-election as FIFA president.
UEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA's request.