FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics

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1. Mon, 27 July 2026

   1 report
   • DW Top Stories11:32first to report
     FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics

     In a strongly worded open statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit out at those he says were too "consumed by hate and criticism" to enjoy the tournament. Infantino brushed off a number of corruption concerns.

2. Wed, 29 July 2026

   1 report
   • DW Top Stories14:51
     World Cup sell-off: Has FIFA finally gone too far?

     A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world. Under Gianni Infantino’s presidency, FIFA has become increasingly profit-driven, but is this too much?

3. Thu, 30 July 2026

   2 reports
   • DW Top Stories09:58
     FIFA plans: Infantino under pressure as senior advisor quits

     After regional football federations condemned FIFA plans for private investment, Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, tendered his resignation.

   • DW Top Stories11:30
     Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell-off

     URL changednow www.dw.com/en/why-germany-may-stand-up-against-fifas-world-cup-sell-off/a-78172163?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

     Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may be ready to oppose Infantino's re-election.

4. Sun, 2 August 2026

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   • thearabianpost.com06:29
     Infantino abandons World Cup stake sale plan

     Infantino abandons World Cup stake sale plan : Latest in - Arabian Post

5. Mon, 3 August 2026

   1 report
   • DW Top Stories10:51
     What happens next for Infantino and FIFA?

     FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after the failure of his plan to create a commercial subsidiary for the World Cup. But will he be ousted? And what is needed for that to happen?

6. Wed, 5 August 2026

   33 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories08:56
     Gianni Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues

     Gianni Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues NBC News Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA staff meeting as pressure grows - report ESPN Luis Figo blasts ‘deceitful’ Infantino and says Fifa president must quit to ‘save football’ The Guardian JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco The New York Times Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives BBC

   • ABC News (Australia)09:24
     'Gone down like a lead balloon': Ex-FA boss on FIFA's World Cup backflip

     David Gallop was Football Australia CEO when Gianni Infantino took over the FIFA presidency from the corruption-stained run of Sepp Blatter, he says Infantino's World Cup proposal stank.

   • NYT World13:12
     JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco

     After promising to learn from its role in a failed “Super League” that fueled fan anger, the Wall Street bank is involved in FIFA’s latest meltdown.

   • Google News - Top Stories13:40
     Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues

     Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues Reuters Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA staff meeting as pressure grows - report ESPN European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting Newsday JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco The New York Times Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino The Guardian

   • namibian.com.na14:32
     Embattled Fifa chief Infantino holds emergency talks with directors

     President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other Fifa directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now […]

   • aol.co.uk15:03edited after publishing
     Mark Carney has ‘no confidence’ in Infantino as Luís Figo calls for Fifa president to resign

     previouslyLuís Figo blasts ‘deceitful’ Infantino and says Fifa president must quit to ‘save football’

     The Canadian prime minister called Infantino’s abortive sell-off scheme ‘fatal’, while the Portuguese legend Figo said he should stand down ‘to save football’

   • aol.co.uk15:04
     Gianni Infantino faces huge ban and more punishments at FIFA emergency meeting

     Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting with FIFA's senior leadership in Morocco today as he fights to save his job.

   • vanguardngr.com15:21
     FIFA: 'Too late to save your dignity', Luis Figo asks Infantino to resign

     Former Portugal international Luis Figo has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, accusing him of failing to uphold the standards of football's governing body.

   • thesun.ng15:30
     Figo demands Infantino’s exit over FIFA World Cup controversy

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     Former Portugal captain Luis Figo has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, describing him as “deceitful” as pressure...

   • Le Monde English15:30
     Aleksander Ceferin, the football administrator who forced Infantino to back down

     As head of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin was at the forefront of the opposition to FIFA head Gianni Infantino's plan to create a semi-private FIFA subsidiary – which he has since abandoned – and now seeks to swiftly force Infantino to resign.

   • todayfm.com16:00
     Infantino Calls Emergency FIFA Meeting As Support For His Presidency Weakens

     Gianni Infantino called an emergency meeting of senior FIFA staff on Wednesday as he fights for survival in the wake of his now abandoned plan to seek privat...

   • moroccoworldnews.com17:30
     More Scrutiny for Infantino: 11 U.S. Cities Demand Millions in Compensation

     Host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are demanding millions of dollars from FIFA after the governing body of world football allegedly failed to deliver promised "legacy contributions" intended to support tournament-related projects.

   • foot01.com18:40
     FIFA : Infantino propose un arrangement douteux au Maroc

     Gianni Infantino, contesté après le Mondial 2026, chercherait le soutien du Maroc pour 2027 en offrant la finale 2030.

   • Le Monde English18:52
     Constant Omari, former FIFA council member: 'Infantino must have the courage to resign or seek a vote of confidence'

     The former acting president of the Confederation of African Football tells Le Monde that African football leaders 'must open their eyes' to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, whose authority has weakened since abandoning his plan to create a commercial company.

   • lbc.co.uk19:15
     Fifa 'sent out scripted endorsements of beleaguered President' as Gianni Infantino fights to save his job

     Fifa has sent out scripted endorsements of its embattled president Gianni Infantino as he seeks to save his job after backlash to his shelved plans to sell off a stake in the World Cup, reports say.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)19:16
     Portuguese legend Luis Figo calls on FIFA chief Infantino to resign

     ‘It is too late to save his dignity, but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now,’ former Real Madrid star says

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)19:18
     European Leagues question FIFA governance amid fallout from abandoned project

     Pressure continues to mount against Gianni Infantino as European Leagues reject expansion or creation of FIFA competitions amid controversial commercialization plans

   • jamaicaobserver.com19:28
     Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow

     RABAT, Morocco (AFP)—FIFA president Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with directors of world football's governing body in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within his organisation, over his handling of the proposal, and calls for him to step down have grown since he...

   • thecable.ng19:35
     Infantino loses moral authority to lead FIFA

     Stay connected via Google News There are moments in the life of every institution when the issue is…

   • Channel News Asia19:42edited after publishing
     Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in FIFA's Infantino

     previouslyCanada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in Fifa's Infantino

   • el-balad.com20:17
     Infantino Morocco and the 2030 World Cup final: what The Times report says

     Infantino Morocco is at the centre of a reported offer linking the 2030 World Cup final at Hassan II Stadium to public support.

   • aol.co.uk20:27
     FIFA breaks silence over 2030 World Cup final venue claim as Infantino travels to Morocco

     Gianni Infantino came under fire after plans to sell stakes in the World Cup emerged.

   • globalnews.ca20:41
     Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan

     Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.'

   • leadertelegram.com21:15
     Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
   • cinaradio.com21:15
     ‘I don’t have confidence’ in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Carney says

     Prime Minister Mark Carney says Gianni Infantino's decision to not disclose to FIFA's top advisers and officials a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors "should be fatal" to his position at the head of the organization.

   • rockymounttelegram.com21:30
     Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
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   • thegazette.com21:30
     Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino
   • BBC News World21:37edited after publishing
     Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president

     Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.

     2 reprints

     • dailymirror.lk6 Aug, 03:39their copy
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   • Channel News Asia21:42
     FIFA apologises to members as Infantino holds crisis meeting amid stake sale fallout

     FIFA said its leadership had reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino, while acknowledging that the handling of the withdrawn proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup should have been different.

   • Le Monde English22:51edited after publishing
     FIFA reaffirms 'full support' for Infantino, apologizes for World Cup privatization plan

     previouslyFIFA 'reaffirm full support' for Infantino, apologize for World Cup privatization plan

     FIFA head Gianni Infantino has come under increasing pressure over his handling of a proposal to open the World Cup to private investment, and calls for him to step down have grown, even after he abandoned the plan last Saturday.

     1 reprint

     • ecr.co.za6 Aug, 06:15their copy
   • Al Jazeera English22:59
     FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapses

     URL changednow www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/5/fifa-pledges-to-defend-infantino-after-world-cup-rights-plan-collapses

     Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.

   • Al Jazeera English22:59
     FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapses

     Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.

   • ABC News (Australia)23:19
     FIFA pledges 'full support' for Infantino and apologises for sell-off plan

     FIFA has reiterated its support for embattled president Gianni Infantino, while apologising to its member associations for the aborted bid to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

7. Thu, 6 August 2026

   34 reports
   • DW Top Stories01:10
     FIFA president Infantino to stay on after crisis meeting

     FIFA's leadership has apologized for the controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment. The plan has since been scrapped.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)04:15
     FIFA leadership reaffirms support for Infantino after crisis meeting in Morocco

     Federation acknowledges ‘mistakes’ over scrapped $20 billion World Cup investment proposal, adding it will ‘no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity’

   • hitc.com04:54
     Gianni Infantino makes first admission of error over FIFA private investment plan

     FIFA president Gianni Infantino knows something went wrong, too.

   • Al Jazeera English05:05removed by the outlet
     Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its president

     FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino gets the support of executive members at an emergency meeting in Morocco.

   • Japan Times06:44
     FIFA apologizes to members and affirms support for president Gianni Infantino

     With the private investment proposal withdrawn, FIFA said it would "no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process."

   • Times of India08:05
     FIFA apologises but backs Infantino after World Cup sell-off controversy

     FIFA has recognised and apologised for the mismanagement of its World Cup commercialisation strategy. Senior officials expressed unwavering support for president Gianni Infantino despite the plan's retraction. As criticism escalates from various football entities, the European Leagues association deems the plan perilous, calling for reforms in governance.

   • NPR News08:52
     Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

     FIFA said Wednesday it had 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 crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

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   • Le Monde English08:59
     FIFA's Infantino clings to title after private investment plan scandal

     In a statement released on Wednesday evening, August 5, FIFA apologized for the proposal to create a semi-private subsidiary and announced that the organization's administration 'reaffirmed their full support' for president Gianni Infantino.

   • newkerala.com09:05
     FIFA Apologizes for FFE Plan, Reaffirms Support for Infantino

     FIFA apologizes to member associations for handling of FFE proposal, reaffirms support for President Infantino, and vows to prevent future errors.

   • newkerala.com10:15
     Infantino Apologizes for FIFA Plan Errors, Retains Support

     FIFA chief Gianni Infantino apologizes for errors in World Cup privatization plan after crisis meeting; executives reaffirm support for his leadership.

   • Channel News Asia10:43
     FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino
   • Channel News Asia11:32
     Next FIFA chief must be 'custodian of the sport', says UEFA's McAllister
   • leadership.ng11:36
     Infantino Apologises For Errors, Retains Presidency After Executive Backing

     FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" in a failed plan to sell competition stakes to private investors but will remain in his role after

   • aol.co.uk11:43
     Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap

     Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns they were undervalued

   • leadership.ng11:58
     FIFA Pledges Governance Reforms After FFE Proposal Withdrawal

     FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its unity and commitment to strengthening the organisation’s governance following a high-level meeting in Rabat, Morocco,

   • DW Top Stories12:42
     How Gianni Infantino rose to rule football

     URL changednow www.dw.com/en/how-gianni-infantino-rose-to-rule-football-fifa-soccer-uefa/a-78242568?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

     Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?

   • Al Jazeera English12:55edited after publishing
     Infantino, FIFA look past World Cup sell-off as UEFA responds: All to know

     previouslyInfantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we know

     FIFA president survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What's next for him after UEFA holds firm to its boycott?

   • Al Jazeera English13:19
     UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of ⁠sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore

     URL changednow www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/6/uefa-vice-president-makes-custodian-of-%E2%81%A0the-sport-slant-against-infantino?traffic_source=rss

     UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.

   • Al Jazeera English14:40
     UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn

     European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.

   • BBC News World16:11
     Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

     Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

   • Google News - Europe query16:36
     FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s apology doesn’t quell Europe’s boycott plans as reckoning looms

     FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s apology doesn’t quell Europe’s boycott plans as reckoning looms CNN

   • Google News - Europe query16:36
     FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s apology doesn’t quell Europe’s boycott plans as reckoning looms

     FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s apology doesn’t quell Europe’s boycott plans as reckoning looms KWWL

   • NPR News17:11
     European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo

     A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.

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   • Google News - Europe query17:11
     European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo

     European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo NPR

   • BBC News World17:16
     Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?

     The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

   • thejournal.ie17:19
     Uefa doubles down on World Cup boycott threat and says Fifa backing Infantino 'changes nothing'

     The governing body of football in Europe reiterated that it has lost confidence in the Fifa president.

   • Google News - Top Stories17:34
     UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting

     UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting AP News FIFA’s Top Executives Were Given an Ultimatum to Sell Stake in World Cup The New York Times UEFA stands by World Cup boycott plans despite FIFA, Gianni Infantino apology ESPN European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo NPR Canada’s Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino AP News

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     • Google News - Europe query6 Aug, 18:02their copy
   • klkntv.com17:34
     UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino's crisis meeting

     European soccer’s governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. UEFA on Thursday reiterated that it had lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and said conditions to withdraw its boycott threat had not been met. “UEFA’s associations were very clear about the conditions...

   • samaa.tv18:30
     UEFA maintains World Cup boycott despite FIFA's investment reversal
   • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:31
     UEFA says ‘conditions have not been met’ for lifting its World Cup boycott

     ‘UEFA made it abundantly clear in its statement on Saturday that it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's presidency. That position holds,’ European football organization says

   • Channel News Asia20:44
     Infantino finds a friend in Africa as CAF backs FIFA president
   • forbes.com20:49
     Infantino's Plan For Saving Face Thoroughly Backfires

     Infantino has faced calls to resign and statements of no confidence after he sought to plan part of the World Cup to private investors.

   • ABC News (Australia)21:19
     UEFA doubles down on FIFA boycott threat as Infantino pressure grows

     UEFA retains its threat to boycott FIFA competitions in the wake of the failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, while England's FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino.

   • thezimbabwemail.com21:46
     CAF Unanimously Backs FIFA Forward Enterprise, as Africa Reaffirms Support for Infantino - The Zimbabwe Mail CAF Unanimously Backs FIFA Forward Enterprise, as Africa Reaffirms Support for Infantino

     Latest Zimbabwe news, politics, economy, and breaking updates from trusted national reporting.

8. Fri, 7 August 2026

   20 reports
   • abc.net.au00:15
     UEFA keeps pressure on FIFA boss Infantino

     Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)00:46
     African football body backs FIFA president despite ‘acknowledged mistakes’

     CAF unanimously reaffirms support for Gianni Infantino after FIFA apologizes over handling of withdrawn investment proposal

   • Japan Times03:16
     Gianni Infantino gets support from Africa as UEFA stands firm on boycott threat

     The endorsement from CAF, whose 54 member associations account for more than a quarter of FIFA's 211 members, handed Infantino a boost as he seeks a fourth term in office.

   • Channel News Asia05:05
     Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as FIFA fight rages on
   • geo.tv06:43
     Mexico, Argentina back Infantino as Fifa fight rages on

     Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind Fifa President Gianni Infantino, as the world soccer chief faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the...

   • Al Jazeera English07:44
     Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour

     CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.

   • aawsat.com08:17
     Mexico, Argentina Back Infantino as FIFA Fight Rages on
   • Channel News Asia09:35
     Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign
   • Times of India10:15
     Argentina publicly back Infantino as FIFA president amid World Cup rights row

     Football bodies around the world continued to take sides. Mexico and Argentina's football associations became the latest to support Infantino, following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) unanimous backing of his leadership on Thursday.

   • AllAfrica10:28
     Africa: CAF Accepts FIFA's Apology, Renews Support for Infantino

     [CAF] The CAF Executive Committee ("EXCO") unanimously endorses the "Joint Update" by the FIFA President and Secretary General on the FIFA Forward Enterprise and will continue to focus on making African Football amongst the best in the world and adhering to governance and transparency global best practices.

   • Al Jazeera English12:23
     Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know

     How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.

   • Channel News Asia13:07
     England defender Bronze backs UEFA in standoff with FIFA and Infantino
   • blueprint.ng14:12
     Norway demands Infantino's resignation ahead of FIFA presidential election

     The Norwegian Football Federation has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, declaring that he no longer commands the institutional trust

   • aol.co.uk15:23
     UEFA could boycott 5 tournaments in next 11 months after new Gianni Infantino statement

     Gianni Infantino is determined to cling onto power as FIFA president and his refusal to resign in the wake of the World Cup private investment scandal could force UEFA into action

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:31
     Argentina, Mexico back Infantino after FIFA acknowledges mistakes in World Cup privatization plan

     National football associations break ranks with respective regional bodies CONMEBOL, CONCACAF over FIFA chief’s leadership

   • tportal (Croatia)15:33
     Objavljen popis država koje su uz Infantina, a koje protiv njega: Hrvatska je odavno zauzela stranu

     Sad je napokon jasnije tko stoji iza Giannija Infantina, a tko mu okreće leđa. Objavljen je popis država koje su se zasad javno svrstale na jednu ili drugu stranu, a među onima koje ne žele njegov ostanak na čelu FIFA-e nalazi se i Hrvatska

   • theguardian.com16:57
     The Guardian view on Gianni Infantino: in the interests of the game he professes to love, he should go

     Editorial: The Fifa president’s attempt to brazen out the storm, after attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity, adds insult to injury

   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:06
     Iako su izbačeni iz FIFA-inih natjecanja, Rusi sudjeluju u odabiru predsjednika. Hoće li podržati Infantina?

     Ovo je povijest njihova odnosa

   • BBC News World20:12
     Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president

     The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

   • Le Monde English21:39
     'He is the shame of football': FIFA staff torn between unease and anger over Gianni Infantino after scandal erupts

     Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

9. Sat, 8 August 2026

   25 reports
   • Al Jazeera English04:37
     Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign

     Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.

   • dailytrust.com04:59
     Infantino counts on African loyalty for political survival

     On Wednesday, August 5, FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting with top officials of the world football governing body in Morocco. He is trying...

   • Al Jazeera English05:10
     FIFA’s Infantino backed in Colombia where he attends president inauguration

     FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets South American football's backing while at Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration.

   • ianslive.in05:54
     'Categorically untrue': Infantino denies claims of UEFA paying off his alleged 'lover'

     Zurich, Aug 8 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations concerning an alleged relationship during his time as UEFA general secretary and a subsequent payment made to the woman involved, describing the claims as 'categorically untrue'.

   • Times of India06:25
     FIFA president Infantino denies alleged affair, calls UEFA claims 'defamatory'

     Gianni Infantino has firmly rejected allegations that UEFA funds were involved in a former employee's exit package. The accusations highlight an abrupt promotion and a notable salary boost for the individual. UEFA maintains that the departure payment was compliant with the regulations at that time. This latest controversy intensifies the scrutiny on Infantino's leadership at FIFA, particularly following the controversial withdrawal of a World Cup investment proposal.

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:36
     Nove teške optužbe protiv Infantina: Njegova ljubavnica isplaćena je novcem UEFA-e!?

     Predsjednik FIFA-e Gianni Infantino našao se pod novim pritiskom uoči borbe za četvrti mandat, dok se oko njega gomilaju kontroverze i raste otpor europskih saveza Infantino je već godinama jedno od najmoćnijih imena svjetskog nogometa, no posljednjih mjeseci njegova se pozicija počela ozbiljno tres...

   • aol.co.uk07:00
     Two weeks that rocked Fifa: how Gianni Infantino unravelled, day by day

     A fortnight ago the Fifa president looked untouchable. Now he is fighting for survival, accused of overseeing a ‘smash-and-grab scam of colossal proportions’

   • arkansasonline.com07:05
     Infantino allies rally as Norway FA demands FIFA president’s resignation

     Soccer appeared to be headed for a prolonged standoff on Friday as allies of FIFA President Gianni Infantino rallied behind him while Norway demanded his resignation after several European associations withdrew their support.

   • tribune.com.pk07:29
     Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support

     European football's governing body, UEFA, is in open conflict with FIFA

   • Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:42
     Infantina udaraju sa svih strana, sad je isplivao i seks-skandal dok je još radio u UEFA-i

     Spavao sa ženom, podigao joj plaću pa joj dao otpremninu

   • 24sata (Croatia)07:46
     Infantino nakon novih optužbi: Sve je neistina! Ovo je kleveta

     Infantino je pod novim udarom javnosti! Telegraph je otkrio šokantne isplate bivšoj Uefinoj zaposlenici s kojom je bio u vezi, a on sve ljutito negira i tvrdi da su optužbe čista kleveta

   • Vecernji list (Croatia)08:45
     Novi skandal u vrhu FIFA-e: UEFA isplatila ogromnu cifru Infantinovoj ljubavnici?

     Nova priča o Gianniju Infantinu odnosi se na vrijeme dok je bio glavni tajnik UEFA-e

   • 24sata (Croatia)09:00
     Što uradi, Gianni? Nižu se afere, ali on odbija otići iz Fife. Ovo su Infantinovi najveći grijesi...

     Infantino je krenuo od spasitelja do skandaloznog šefa Fife od kojeg mnogi traže ostavku. Istrage, druženje s autokratima, Trumpove veze i pokušaj da proda dio Mundijala samo su neki od mnogih skandala

   • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)12:36
     Najveća štetočina u povijesti nogometa! Donosimo profil kontroverznog predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina

     Grobar nogometa – tako bi se moglo nazvati aktualnog predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina. U čitavoj povijesti ove igre ne pamti se da je netko tako razbjesnio njene ljubitelje kao što je to u zadnja dva mjeseca uspio ovaj švicarsko-talijanski administrator i birokrat na čelu krovne svjetske nogom...

   • offalyindependent.ie13:30
     UEFA confirms ‘departure payment’ to alleged lover of Gianni Infantino

     The Daily Telegraph alleged that the woman had a relationship with current FIFA president Infantino when he was UEFA’s general secretary.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)13:31
     FIFA president denies claim UEFA paid off alleged ‘lover’

     - UEFA confirms departure payment, MBA funding but not alleged relationship, according to reports

   • pakistantoday.com.pk13:50
     Norway urges Infantino to quit as FIFA split widens

     Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign, widening the challenge to the FIFA president. He has, however, secured support from CAF, several South American federations and Mexico after the collapse of a proposed commercial venture.

   • Al Jazeera English13:59
     FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover

     However, UEFA says a 'departure payment' was made to a female employee when Infantino was the body's general-secretary.

   • Index.hr (Croatia)16:08
     Infantino se oglasio nakon iskopanog skandala s ljubavnicom. Evo što je rekao

     PREDSJEDNIK Fife oštro odbacuje optužbe koje dolaze u vrijeme pritiska zbog drugih planova.

   • tportal (Croatia)16:38
     Infantino se oglasio nakon teške optužbe: 'One su kategorički neistinite'

     UEFA je svojedobno isplatila šesteroznamenkastu otpremninu ženi za koju se tvrdi da je bila u vezi s Giannijem Infantinom.

   • keyt.com17:46
     UEFA confirms payout to ex-employee under Infantino, amid denials of an affair

     By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is denying a report that inappropriate conduct was behind a six-figure “departure payment”

     2 reprints

     • kvia.com8 Aug, 17:46their copy
     • localnews8.com8 Aug, 17:46their copy
   • northafricapost.com20:45
     Africa Supports FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino Ahead of Election Due Next Year
   • BBC News World21:47
     Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

     Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

   • aol.co.uk22:17edited after publishing
     Fifa defends Gianni Infantino and launches attack after ‘effort to undermine’ president

     previouslyFifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino

     Fifa has issued a new statement alleging there is a ‘concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president’ as pressure increases on Gianni Infantino

   • Channel News Asia23:29
     FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino
10. Sun, 9 August 2026

    20 reports
    • DW Top Stories00:03
      FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino

      Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.

    • Japan Times00:50
      FIFA warns of efforts to undermine Gianni Infantino amid leadership crisis

      The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino's leadership.

    • Times of India01:05
      FIFA hits back at ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Infantino amid fresh allegations

      FIFA has come out in staunch defense of president Gianni Infantino, rebutting fresh allegations and widespread criticism. The organisation has accused unnamed detractors of orchestrating a campaign aimed at destabilising its leadership. While UEFA acknowledged a severance payment to a former employee associated with Infantino, he continues to enjoy robust support from various continental federations despite European discontent.

    • Le Monde English01:17
      FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine Infantino amid scandals

      Infantino, who is standing for re-election next March, has been embroiled in a crisis since the announcement late last month of his controversial – and ultimately abandoned – plan to open up the World Cup to private investors.

    • dailymirror.lk01:26edited after publishing
      Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

      previouslyFifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

      Fifa has strongly criticised what it calls a ’’concerted and ongoing effort’’ to ’’undermine’’ the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino. ..

    • ABC News (Australia)01:29
      Infantino denies 'defamatory' affair claims made in British newspaper

      FIFA boss Gianna Infantino dismisses allegations of an affair while working at UEFA as 'categorically untrue'.

    • news.tuoitre.vn03:17
      Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report

      FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan, has been accused by a British newspaper of paying off an alleged lover while at UEFA.

    • El País (Spain)03:30
      La difícil misión de derrocar a Gianni Infantino

      El presidente de la FIFA mantiene apoyos para salir reelegido pese al escándalo de la fallida propuesta de introducir capital privado para explotar los derechos de comercialización de la Copa del Mundo

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)04:24
      FIFA defends Infantino’s mandate amid growing divisions about his leadership

      Football’s governing body says it will reject any attempt to challenge president outside established democratic procedures as UEFA, Norway’s football chief voice opposition to Gianni Infantino

    • thesun.ng05:38
      NFF denies backing calls for Infantino to resign

      NFF denies joining calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, dismissing social media reports as false.

    • timesofoman.com05:45
      FIFA defends Gianni Infantino, rejects attempts to undermine president amid ongoing criticism

      FIFA has strongly defended its President, Gianni Infantino

    • thisdaylive.com05:45
      NFF Refutes Reports Demanding Infantino’s Resignation
    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)05:53
      UEFA uvjerena da Infantino pada: ali predsjednik okuplja saveznike za konačan obračun, veliku ulogu će igrati politika

      Gianni Infantino djelovao je kao najsigurniji predsjednik na kugli zemaljskoj, članice su mu potpisivale blanko podršku za reizbor, iako je Kongres tek u ožujku, divili su mu se i tepali mu kao da je nešto dobro napravio, iza sebe je okupio "male" koje je kupio širenjem broja sudionika Svjetskog prv...

    • Le Monde English06:01
      Javier Tebas, president of La Liga: 'The Infantino era is over'

      The head of Spain's top football league, often at the forefront of clashes with global football authorities, delivers a damning assessment of the situation at FIFA in an interview with Le Monde.

    • aol.co.uk09:23
      'The Infantino era is over' - La Liga chief gives damning verdict on FIFA president

      The FIFA president is coming under fire following failed plans to sell shares in the World Cup and the Club World Cup.

    • RMF24 (Poland)09:28
      „Podważanie autorytetu”. FIFA wydała mocne oświadczenie po artykule o Infantino

      „Podważanie autorytetu”. FIFA wydała mocne oświadczenie po artykule o Infantino

    • Al Jazeera English10:30
      FIFA decries ‘concerted’ effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens

      Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body's general secretary.

    • Google News - Europe query10:49
      Morocco, Egypt, DR Congo and 3 other African countries back Infantino as Europe turns against him over $20 billion FIFA plan

      Morocco, Egypt, DR Congo and 3 other African countries back Infantino as Europe turns against him over $20 billion FIFA plan Business Insider Africa

    • ČT24 (Czechia)11:49
      FIFA hájí Infantina a kritiky viní z dezinformací. Její šéf čelí rostoucímu tlaku

      Mezinárodní fotbalová federace FIFA se zastala svého prezidenta Gianniho Infantina a jeho kritiky obvinila z úmyslného šíření dezinformací. Vyjádření přichází v době, kdy Infantino čelí kritice kvůli neúspěšnému plánu na prodej části práv souvisejících s mistrovstvím světa soukromým investorům. Tento týden navíc britský deník The Telegraph zveřejnil tvrzení týkající se jeho dřívějšího působení v UEFA.

    • aol.co.uk17:00edited after publishing
      La Liga president Javier Tebas says ‘Infantino era is over’ at Fifa

      Javier Tebas, the La Liga president, has accused Gianni Infantino of ‘destroying the essence of football’ and said his time is up at Fifa

11. Mon, 10 August 2026

    40 reports
    • France Info (France)06:27
      Visé par une nouvelle affaire, Gianni Infantino peut-il sauver sa tête ?

      Le président de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, est une nouvelle fois dans la tourmente. Une enquête du Telegraph évoque le versement d’une importante somme d’argent à une collaboratrice présentée comme sa maîtresse supposée, à l'époque où il était à la tête de l’UEFA.

    • Le Figaro (France)08:48
      Crise à la Fifa : le football «n'appartient à aucun individu», l’UEFA persiste face à Infantino

      Dans une lettre ouverte co-signée avec la Concacaf et l’AFC, autres confédérations opposées à l’action de Gianni Infantino, l’UEFA a formulé une nouvelle critique face au patron de la Fifa.

    • ABC (Spain)08:50
      «Cree que el juego le rinde cuentas a él»: UEFA, Concacaf y AFC estallan contra Infantino

      Ni una sola vez aparece su nombre, y sin embargo está en cada línea. La UEFA , la Concacaf y la Confederación Asiática de Fútbol (AFC) difundieron este lunes una «Carta abierta a la familia del fútbol», firmada por sus tres presidentes —Aleksander Ceferin, Victor Montagliani y el jeque Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa— y sus tres secretarios generales, que constituye el documento más duro emitido contra Gianni Infantino en sus diez años de mandato. Es la primera vez que las tres confederaciones...

    • Index.hr (Croatia)08:52
      UEFA, AFC i CONCACAF zajedno istupili protiv Infantina i FIFA-e

      ZAJEDNIČKI istup triju konfederacija.

    • RMF24 (Poland)09:03
      UEFA i sojusznicy atakują Infantino. Zarzucają mu „oszustwo” i chcą niezależnej kontroli

      UEFA i sojusznicy atakują Infantino. Zarzucają mu „oszustwo” i chcą niezależnej kontroli

    • Die Zeit (Germany)09:10
      FIFA-Krise: Offener Brief: Verbände werfen Infantino «Täuschung» vor
    • Der Spiegel (Germany)09:13
      Gianni Infantino: Uefa, AFC und Concacaf werfen Fifa-Boss »Täuschung« vor

      Mit der Absage der Investorenpläne der Fifa geben sich einige Kontinentalverbände nicht zufrieden. In einem gemeinsamen Statement fordern sie eine Führung, die »dem Fußball dient« und nicht versucht, ihn »zu beherrschen«.

    • 24sata (Croatia)09:24
      DIŽI RUKE I PREDAJ SE! Uefa i još dvije konfederacije zaratile s Infantinom: Vrijeme je da odeš

      Uefa, AFC i Concacaf udarili su na Infantina zbog tajnog plana prodaje dijela Mundijala. Izdali su javno priopćenje kojim žele smjenu Švicarca s talijanskom putovnicom

    • France Info (France)09:25
      Le football "n'appartient à aucun individu", plaident l'UEFA, la Concacaf et l'AFC, désavouant un peu plus le président de la Fifa Gianni Infantino

      Les confédérations européenne, nord-américaine et asiatique ont publié, lundi, une lettre ouverte ciblant le dirigeant suisse, toujours au coeur de la polémique.

    • Le Monde (France)09:28
      FIFA : le football « n’appartient à aucun individu », plaident l’UEFA, la Concacaf et l’AFC, désavouant un peu plus Gianni Infantino

      « Il y a du silence là où il devrait y avoir des responsabilités, de la distance là où il devrait y avoir de la transparence », estiment les trois confédérations frondeuses, après le projet d’ouverture à des investisseurs privés, finalement abandonné par le patron de la FIFA.

    • tportal (Croatia)09:29
      Žestok udar na Infantina: Čelnici triju konfederacija optužili ga za 'obmanu'

      FIFA i njezin predsjednik Gianni Infantino našli su se pod žestokim kritikama nakon što su UEFA, CONCACAF i Azijska nogometna konfederacija (AFC) u otvorenom pismu optužili vodstvo svjetske nogometne organizacije za narušavanje povjerenja 'obmanom'.

    • El País (Spain)09:31edited after publishing
      La UEFA, la AFC y la Concacaf se unen para cargar contra Infantino por la propuesta de vender una participación del Mundial

      previouslyLa UEFA, AFC y CONCACAF se unen para cargar contra Infantino por la propuesta de vender una participación del Mundial

      Las organizaciones señalan que la propuesta del dirigente ítalo-suizo rompe la confianza “mediante el engaño”

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)09:34
      UEFA dobila podršku: Sve se više konfederacija pridružuje borbi protiv Infantina

      Konfederacije su već pozvale na odgovornu raspodjelu golemih FIFA-inih rezervi kako bi se dodatno potaknuo razvoj saveza članica

    • Times of India09:43
      ‘Breach of trust’: UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC launch scathing attack on Infantino

      UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have attacked FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They accuse him of a fundamental breach of trust over World Cup sale plans. The confederations believe this is a failure of judgment, not just communication. FIFA defended Infantino, calling the criticism an effort to undermine him. Infantino apologised for the process surrounding the World Cup proposal.

    • Channel News Asia09:43
      UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale

      FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced open revolt in the football world since he proposed and then abandoned a plan to carve off the commercial rights to the World Cup and sell 20 per cent of them to private investors to raise about US$4.2 billion.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)10:01
      Druck auf Gianni Infantino: Fußballverbände Europas, Asiens und Nordamerikas kritisieren Infantino

      Der Druck auf Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino steigt. In einem offenen Brief werfen ihm Uefa, AFC und Concacaf »Täuschung« vor und fordern Aufklärung.

    • Al Jazeera English10:15
      UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan

      Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

    • Google News - Top Stories10:29
      UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale

      UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale Reuters UEFA, Concacaf, AFC accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust,' 'deception' over World Cup plan ESPN FIFA accused of ‘deception’ in open letter from confederation presidents CNN Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions The Guardian Open letter to the football family UEFA.com

    • 24sata (Croatia)10:32
      Kako Fifa bira novog šefa? Sve što trebate znati o izboru novog predsjednika na jednom mjestu

      Infantino je pred političkim potresom! Nakon propalog plana s pravima SP-a, Fifa otkriva tko bira i tko može srušiti šefa, a 2027. bi mogla biti njegova najteža bitka

    • La Repubblica (Italy)10:33
      Uefa, nuovo attacco a Infantino: “Fiducia tradita con l’inganno”

      Lettera congiunta di Uefa, Concacaf e Afc al presidente della Fifa: “La forza del calcio è sempre stata la sua unità. Chiediamo che venga onorata da una leadership che serva il calcio e non cerchi di comandarlo”

    • Libération (France)10:43
      «Rupture fondamentale de confiance» : l’UEFA, la Concacaf et l’AFC accentuent la pression sur Gianni Infantino dans une lettre ouverte

      En s’adressant à la «famille du football», les trois instances essaient ce lundi 10 août de dissiper les craintes que pourraient nourrir les fédérations restées fidèles au patron de la Fifa, tentées par la manne financière qu’il leur promettait.

    • El Mundo (Spain)10:47
      UEFA, AFC y CONCACAF piden "transparencia" y acusan de "engaño" a la FIFA

      URL changednow www.elmundo.es/deportes/futbol/2026/08/10/6a79a74bfdddff351b8b456e.html

      La reciente carta de la FIFA a sus vicepresidentes y a las 211 federaciones miembro en las que explicó su proyecto de vender una participación de la Copa del Mundo, fue un "error de juicio" Leer

    • El Mundo (Spain)10:47
      La FIFA, señalada por las principales federaciones: "Hay silencio donde debería haber rendición de cuentas"

      Los responsables de UEFA, CONCACAF y AFC exponen en una carta abierta sus quejas respecto a la dirección de la organización internacional Leer

    • DW Top Stories11:10
      UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Infantino of 'breach of trust'

      URL changednow www.dw.com/en/uefa-other-football-federations-unite-against-infantino/a-78301601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

      A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured Swiss executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.

    • DW Top Stories11:10
      UEFA, other football federations unite against Infantino

      A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured football executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)12:06
      WM-Boykott: Uefa führt offenbar Gespräche über Konkurrenzturniere zum Fifa-Wettbewerben

      Europas Fußballverband hält im Konflikt mit der Fifa und Gianni Infantino weiter an einem WM-Boykott fest. Nun diskutiert die Uefa offenbar mit anderen Kontinentalverbänden die Organisation eigener Wettbewerbe.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)12:37
      Nema oprosta za Infantina. Iako je odustao od privatizacije, ove tri konfederacije i dalje zahtijevaju da ode

      UEFA predvodi val nezadovoljstva

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:56
      Major football confederations accuse FIFA leadership of ‘breach of trust’

      UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF say issue is about ‘integrity of the game,’ call for greater accountability from FIFA leadership

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:00
      Fifa: Schach dem Infantino!

      Europa, Nordamerika und Asien verbünden sich gegen den Fifa-Präsidenten und zählen ihn offen an. Nach dieser Attacke gibt es kein Zurück mehr. Welcher Ausweg bleibt Gianni Infantino überhaupt noch?

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:00
      Fifa: Schach dem Infantino!

      URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/infantino-brief-uefa-fifa-attacke-moeglichkeiten-li.3529210?reduced=true

      Europa, Nordamerika und Asien verbünden sich gegen den Fifa-Präsidenten und zählen ihn offen an. Nach dieser Attacke gibt es kein Zurück mehr. Welcher Ausweg bleibt Gianni Infantino überhaupt noch?

    • Google News - Europe query14:03
      UEFA Reportedly Leading Charge To Launch FIFA Rival Tournaments

      UEFA Reportedly Leading Charge To Launch FIFA Rival Tournaments Forbes

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:29
      ‘Infantino era is over’: La Liga president calls on FIFA chief to resign

      Javier Tebas accuses Gianni Infantino of ‘destroying very essence of football’

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:39
      Podcast „Und nun zum Sport“: Neue Allianz im Weltfußball: Wird Fifa-Boss Infantino jetzt gestürzt?

      Die Dachverbände Europa, Asien sowie Nord- und Mittelamerika fordern in einem Brief einen Neuanfang an der Spitze der Fifa. Wie verändert das die Dynamik im Konflikt um Gianni Infantino?

    • Le Figaro (France)15:00
      Anti-Gianni Infantino, pourfendeur de la Superligue... Qui est Aleksander Ceferin, l’influent président de l’UEFA qui fait vaciller la Fifa

      PORTRAIT - Patron du football européen depuis dix ans, l’ancien avocat slovène a étendu son influence au fil du temps pour devenir le visage du contre-pouvoir face au président de la fédération internationale.

    • journal-advocate.com15:42edited after publishing
      UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

      previouslyUEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' over World Cup plans

      Infantino is facing a revolt after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.

      1 reprint

      • dailybulletin.com10 Aug, 15:42their copy
    • El País (Spain)16:50
      El mundo del fútbol estrecha la presión sobre Infantino

      La UEFA, la AFC y la Concacaf cargan contra el dirigente en una carta conjunta por querer vender una participación del Mundial y la Asociación Transparencia y Democracia de Miguel Galán lo denuncia ante la Comisión Ética de la FIFA

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)17:33
      Tri velike konfederacije udarile na FIFA-u i Infantina: traže neovisnu istragu

      UEFA, CONCACAF i AFC optužili su FIFA-u i Giannija Infantina za narušavanje povjerenja

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)18:19
      Tri velike federacije okrenula leđa FIFA-i i teško optužuju Infantina: ‘Kada se povjerenje naruši obmanom...‘

      UEFA, CONCACAF i Azijska nogometna konfederacija (AFC) optužili su FIFA-u i njezinog predsjednika Giannija Infantina za kršenje povjerenja obmanom u otvorenom pismu koje su potpisali predsjednici i glavni tajnici triju konfederacija. Kako izvještava BBC, u pismu se navodi da je nedavna kontroverza o...

    • ABC News (Australia)21:00
      Major football bodies pen letter seeking Infantino exit over 'deception'

      The governing bodies in Europe, the Americas and Asia unite in an open letter pledging their allegiance against embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.

    • El Mundo (Spain)21:12
      Una carta, acusaciones de chantaje, Trump... todas las armas que hay para derrocar a Gianni Infantino

      La UEFA lidera una misiva firmada por tres confederaciones que culmina un proceso de crítica contra la gestión del fútbol llevada a cabo por el presidente de la FIFA Leer

12. Tue, 11 August 2026

    45 reports
    • ANSA (Italy)02:04edited after publishing
      Trump corre in aiuto di Infantino: 'Un errore sostituirlo'

      previouslyTrump difende Infantino: 'Un terribile errore sostituirlo alla Fifa'

      Il presidente Usa solidale con il n.1 della Fifa. L'Uefa ospita l'arbitro 'respinto' ai Mondiali

    • Le Figaro (France)02:09
      Donald Trump estime que la Fifa commettrait une «terrible erreur» si elle remplaçait Gianni Infantino à sa tête

      Le président américain a pris la défense du patron de la Fifa, vivement critiqué après le projet avorté d’ouverture à des investisseurs privés.

    • Channel News Asia02:31
      Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino

      US President Donald Trump's backing of Gianni Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer, which issued a statement critiquing the FIFA president alongside other major football organisations.

    • Bloomberg Politics02:45
      Trump Defends Infantino as UEFA-Led Schism With FIFA Deepens

      US President Donald Trump offered his support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a growing revolt that threatens his leadership.

    • Google News - Top Stories03:01
      President Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino

      President Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino Fox News Trump warns replacing FIFA chief Infantino would be 'terrible mistake' ESPN FIFA accused of ‘deception’ in open letter from confederation presidents CNN Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions The Guardian Open letter to the football family UEFA.com

    • Times of India03:53
      ‘A terrible mistake’: Donald Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino

      US President Donald Trump has come to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's defense, labeling any potential replacement as a grave error. Infantino is currently navigating tumultuous waters, facing resistance from football confederations upset over a World Cup profit sale idea. These groups have claimed that FIFA's actions signify a serious breach of trust.

    • Le Monde (France)04:00
      Mattias Grafström, le numéro deux de la FIFA qui n’a pas pu s’émanciper de Gianni Infantino

      Le secrétaire général de la Fédération internationale de football a affiché son soutien au président controversé de l’instance, malgré un courriel interne daté du 4 août, dans lequel il prenait ses distances avec le plan de création d’une société commerciale. Un projet qu’il avait pourtant approuvé.

    • Le Monde English04:01
      Grafström, FIFA's second-in-command, struggles to break free from Infantino

      The secretary general of FIFA has expressed his support for the controversial president of world football's governing body. This is inconsistent with an internal email Grafström sent on August 4, in which he distanced himself from the plan to create a commercial company – a project he had previously approved.

    • tportal (Croatia)04:46
      Nogometna bomba: Infantino navodno Meksiku obećao potez koji bi promijenio sve

      Meksiko bi mogao pokušati napraviti jedan od najradikalnijih poteza u povijesti reprezentativnog nogometa – napustiti Concacaf i preseliti se u južnoamerički Conmebol.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)05:20
      Trump: Ako smijenite Infantina, Svjetsko prvenstvo više nikad neće biti tako uspješno

      PODRŽAO je aktualnog predsjednika.

    • tportal (Croatia)05:22
      Trump stao u obranu Infantina i poslao snažnu poruku FIFA-i: 'Napravili bi strašnu pogrešku'

      Donald Trump javno je stao u obranu predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina u trenutku kada se oko prvog čovjeka svjetskog nogometa gomilaju kritike i zahtjevi za promjenama na vrhu organizacije.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)05:31
      Gianni Infantino: Donald Trump stärkt Fifa-Boss den Rücken

      URL changednow www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/gianni-infantino-donald-trump-nennt-moegliche-entmachtung-einen-schrecklichen-fehler-a-6716d682-7375-4a4c-aa93-7095e990f2db#ref=rss

      Der Druck auf Gianni Infantino wächst, doch auf seinen Freund im Weißen Haus ist Verlass. Donald Trump stellt sich hinter den Fifa-Boss. Ohne Infantino werde die WM nie wieder so viel Geld bringen, so der US-Präsident.

    • El Mundo (Spain)05:36
      Donald Trump sale al rescate de Infantino: la FIFA cometería un "terrible error" si lo destituyera

      "Acaba de presidir la Copa del Mundo más exitosa", afirmó Trump, que agregó que si Infantino se marcha "la competición nunca volvería a conocer un éxito ni una rentabilidad semejantes" Leer

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)05:51
      Trump stao u obranu Infantina, evo što je poručio FIFA-i: ‘Napravili bi strašnu pogrešku...‘

      Donald Trump odlučio je javno stati u obranu Giannija Infantina. U trenutku kada se predsjednik FIFA-e suočava sa sve glasnijim kritikama i zahtjevima za promjenama na čelu svjetske nogometne organizacije, američki predsjednik poslao je vrlo jasnu poruku. Trump se oglasio na Truth Socialu i bez zadr...

    • Libération (France)06:00
      Pourquoi Gianni Infantino veut-il vendre les joyaux de la couronne Fifa ?

      Si la fronde s’accentue envers le patron de la Fédération, après l’échec de son projet de société commerciale, l’initiative s’inscrit en réalité dans l’évolution de l’économie du football mondial depuis le début des années 2020, rappelle l’économiste du sport Luc Arrondel.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:13
      Nismo ni sumnjali da će Trump usred čitavog skandala podržati Infantina: ‘Bila bi grozna greška smijeniti ga’

      Američki predsjednik stao iza FIFA-ina šefa

    • Politico Europe06:24
      Trump backs Infantino after fury over FIFA chief’s World Cup sale plan

      It would be a "terrible mistake" to replace the football boss after the success of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. president posted on Truth Social.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)06:25
      Trump warns FIFA against replacing Infantino

      US president says global football body would be making 'terrible mistake' if it considered doing so

    • 24sata (Croatia)06:29
      Trump: Fifa će napraviti veliku pogrešku ako smijeni Infantina

      Trump stao uz Infantina i poručio da bi Fifa napravila golemu pogrešku ako ga smijeni, dok ga Uefa, Concacaf i AFC žestoko napadaju

    • Al Jazeera English07:13
      Donald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’

      Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)07:14
      Trump žestoko odgovorio na prozivke: 'Ako smijenite Infantina, napravit ćete užasnu pogrešku'

      Infantinov položaj postao je vrlo klimav nakon što je propao njegov plan o prodaji udjela u Svjetskom prvenstvu privatnim ulagačima, što je razljutilo sve nogometne konfederacije

    • Libération (France)07:16
      Donald Trump estime que la Fifa commettrait une «terrible erreur» si elle remplaçait Gianni Infantino à sa tête

      Le chef d’Etat a apporté son soutien lundi à l’Italo-Suisse, vivement critiqué depuis son projet avorté d’ouverture à des investisseurs privés. En 2025, ce dernier avait remis au président américain le «Prix de la paix de la Fifa».

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)07:18
      Fifa: Trump stützt Infantino – „Er ist fantastisch“

      Auf seiner Social-Media-Plattform formuliert der US-Präsident seine Unterstützung für den stark in der Bedrängnis stehenden Fifa-Präsidenten.

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      • Die Zeit (Germany)11 Aug, 07:32their copy
    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:22
      Infantino è sotto assedio e cerca aiuto, Trump arriva in soccorso: “Un errore sostituirlo, è eccezionale”

      Sostituire Gianni Infantino alla Fifa sarebbe “un grandissimo errore“. A scriverlo è Donald Trump su Truth. Il tycoon corre in soccorso dell”amico” Infantino, sempre più sotto pressione di Uefa, Concacaf e Afc per l’inedito tentativo – poi ritirato – di ingresso di investitori privati nella gestione dei Mondiali. “La Fifa commetterebbe un errore gravissimo se, […] L'articolo Infantino è sotto assedio e cerca aiuto, Trump arriva in soccorso: “Un errore sostituirlo, è eccezionale” proviene da Il...

    • arkansasonline.com07:49
      UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans

      UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.

    • France Info (France)08:00
      Donald Trump défend Gianni Infantino face aux opposants qui réclament son départ de la Fifa

      Candidat à sa propre succession, le dirigeant italo-suisse est embourbé dans une crise depuis la divulgation de son projet, finalement abandonné, d'ouverture de la fédération à des investisseurs privés.

    • chennaionline.com08:45
      Trump Backs FIFA President Amid Criticism

      US President Donald Trump has defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling it a "terrible mistake" to replace him. Despite criticism from three major football confederations—UEFA (Europe), CONCACAF (North and Central America), and AFC (Asia)—which accused Infantino of breaking trust through deceptive actions, Trump praised him as "fantastic" and highlighted the success of the World Cup under his leadership.

    • Japan Times08:57
      Trump defends Infantino as UEFA-led schism with FIFA deepens

      Infantino has faced blistering criticism after his failed plan to spin off FIFA's commercial operations in a deal involving JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    • Channel News Asia09:08
      'Flawed' funding system behind silence of smaller nations in FIFA's civil war, says ex-PNG player
    • Vecernji list (Croatia)09:25
      Čini se da Infantinu i njegovim idejama dolazi kraj, ali valja biti oprezan iz nekoliko razloga

      Uefa je dobila podršku azijske (AFC) te sjevernoameričke i srednjoameričke (CONCACAF) konfederacije u sporu s čelnikom svjetskog nogometa.

    • moroccoworldnews.com10:06
      Trump Defends Infantino, Calls FIFA Exit a ‘Terrible Mistake’

      Donald Trump has publicly backed Gianni Infantino, describing any attempt to remove him from office as a “terrible mistake”.

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:56
      Fifa: Donald Trumps Hilfe bringt Gianni Infantino nichts mehr

      Die Wortmeldung des US-Präsidenten wirkt entlarvend kraftlos. Gianni Infantino ist wie der schwarze Ritter, der Hieb um Hieb kassiert, während er mit dem Rumpf auf dem Waldboden hockt.

    • AllAfrica12:44
      Ghana: Uefa, AFC, Concacaf Hit Out At Infantino Over World Cup Privatisation Plan

      [Ghanaian Times] FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under renewed fire as a joint letter from three confederations UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC declared that football "belongs to no individual".

    • moroccoworldnews.com12:47
      Adam Masina: ‘Senegal's Behavior Was Deplorable’

      Adam Masina has criticized Senegal’s conduct during the controversial AFCON final, saying their actions were “deplorable."

    • theheraldghana.com13:13
      Trump backs Infantino as FIFA chief faces backlash over World Cup commercial plan - The Herald ghana

      US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the football chief faces mounting criticism over a controversial proposal involving the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump warned that FIFA would make a “terrible mistake” by replacing Infantino. Trump praised […]

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:36
      Fifa: Im Fall Infantino steckt eine Gefahr für Donald Trump

      Der US-Präsident mischt sich mit einem Statement pro Gianni Infantino in den Fifa-Machtkampf ein. Aber das Verhältnis rund um Trump, die USA und den Fußball ist komplizierter geworden – und die Justiz ermittelt weiter.

    • The Hill14:23
      Trump says FIFA would make ‘terrible mistake’ replacing Infantino

      President Trump came to the defense of FIFA president Gianni Infantino as he faces mounting pressure to resign as head of the federation. FIFA, the president wrote in a Truth Social post on Monday "would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino." Trump called Infantino "fantastic,"...

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)15:56
      WM 2026: Gianni Infantinos Job-Versprechen fällt in sich zusammen

      Statt der versprochenen neuen Jobs sind in den USA Stellen weggefallen – ausgerechnet in Gastgewerbe, Luftverkehr und Einzelhandel, den vermeintlichen Gewinnern der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft.

    • iheart.com17:52
      Trump Voices Support For FIFA President Infantino

      President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.

    • iheart.com17:52
      Trump Voices Support For FIFA President Infantino

      President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.

    • iheart.com17:52
      Trump Voices Support For FIFA President Infantino

      President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.

    • iheart.com17:52
      Trump Voices Support For FIFA President Infantino

      President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.

    • iheart.com17:52
      Trump Voices Support For FIFA President Infantino

      President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.

    • iheart.com17:52
      Trump Voices Support For FIFA President Infantino

      President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.

    • ABC News (Australia)21:28
      Trump says FIFA would be making 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino

      After weeks of silence following Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup bid, his close ally Donald Trump finally speaks up.

13. Wed, 12 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Times of India11:40
      FIFA president offered Mexico switch to CONMEBOL in exchange for vote: Reportt

      Fresh reports claim FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered to help Mexico leave CONCACAF and join CONMEBOL in exchange for political support ahead of the next FIFA presidential election. The alleged proposal could give Mexico access to stronger South American competition, but significant sporting, commercial and governance hurdles remain. Neither FIFA nor the Mexican Football Federation has commented on the claims.

    • Channel News Asia13:12
      FIFA needs an overhaul not a leadership debate, FIFPRO Europe chief says
    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:05
      Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino: Sehr viel Geld für eine Mitarbeiterin

      Ein anrüchiger TV-Vertrag, ein falsch verbuchter Flug – und nun Zahlungen an eine scheidende Mitarbeiterin: Schon wieder holt den Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino ein delikater Vorgang aus seiner Uefa-Zeit ein.

    • Channel News Asia15:58
      Malawi FA chief backs Infantino, credits FIFA investment for World Cup breakthrough
    • Channel News Asia19:23
      FIFA members should decide Infantino's future at 2027 election, says CAF president
14. Thu, 13 August 2026

    16 reports
    • Index.hr (Croatia)05:59
      Infantino posvetio objavu Bosni i Hercegovini

      PREDSJEDNIK FIFA-e Gianni Infantino, suočen s kritikama, na Instagramu je pohvalio povijesni uspjeh BiH, koja je na nedavnom SP-u prvi put prošla grupnu fazu i ispala u osmini finala.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:36
      Infantino sve više gubi podršku kao FIFA-in predsjednik, a baš se sad sjetio uspjeha BiH na Svjetskom prvenstvu

      ‘Sa stilom je obilježila povratak na Svjetsko prvenstvo’, napisao je

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:21edited after publishing
      Infantino posvetio objavu Bosni i Hercegovini, evo što je poručio: ‘Igrači su pokazali...‘

      Gianni Infantino našao se pod sve većim pritiskom nakon informacija o planovima vezanim uz budućnost FIFA-inih natjecanja. Neki nogometni savezi protive se njegovim idejama, a pojavili su se i zahtjevi da prvi čovjek svjetske nogometne organizacije podnese ostavku. U takvoj situaciji Infantino je po...

    • Channel News Asia08:27
      Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino
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      • Al Jazeera English13 Aug, 09:18their copy
    • Vecernji list (Croatia)09:00
      Pod sve većim pritiskom, Infantino posvetio objavu reprezentaciji BiH

      Gianni Infantino našao se pod pritiskom nakon kontroverze oko planova FIFA-e, a predsjednik krovne nogometne organizacije u međuvremenu se oglasio i o povijesnom nastupu Bosne i Hercegovine na Svjetskom prvenstvu

    • 24sata (Croatia)09:02
      Predsjednik Fife primio je novi udarac: 'Ironično je i žalosno'

      Afrička zvijezda Isha Johansen udarila po Infantinu: Tvrdi da je prešao svaku granicu, narušio povjerenje i da bi se zbog nogometa trebao povući

    • Channel News Asia10:56
      CAF support for Infantino is no guarantee of African votes at FIFA election
    • Index.hr (Croatia)11:00
      Novi udarac za Infantina. Saveznik mu povukao podršku

      IRSKI nogometni savez (FAI) povukao je podršku Gianniju Infantinu za reizbor na čelo FIFA-e zbog zabrinutosti oko upravljanja i transparentnosti.

    • Al Jazeera English12:19
      Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief

      CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:23
      6 Arab football federation chiefs back FIFA President Infantino amid calls to resign

      Support comes as 3 regional confederations call for his departure over abandoned plan to sell stake in FIFA competition rights

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)15:40
      With half of FIFA confederations revolting, can Infantino survive?

      With 2027 presidential nominations approaching, revolt by UEFA, AFC and Concacaf raises questions over FIFA president’s votes, political authority

    • Index.hr (Croatia)16:12
      Čeferin traži hitnu smjenu Infantina. Predlaže revolucionarnu promjenu

      UEFA, na čelu s Aleksandrom Čeferinom, zahtijeva ostavku predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:38
      Infantino’s future should be decided in election: African football chief

      ‘If you want to take him out, go for elections; let the 211 member associations decide,’ Patrice Motsepe says

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:47
      Republic of Ireland withdraws support for Infantino as Northern Ireland backs UEFA

      FAI rescinds endorsement of FIFA president’s re-election bid, citing concerns over governance, transparency and consultation

    • Libération (France)17:58
      De pacha à paria : à la Fifa, deux semaines qui ont vu vaciller Gianni Infantino

      L’indéboulonnable patron du foot mondial, qui avait course gagnée pour sa réélection en 2027, a subitement perdu une grande partie de sa crédibilité avec sa proposition de filiale commerciale ouverte aux investisseurs privés. Coûte que coûte, il tente désormais de s’accrocher et de rallier les indécis.

    • Libération (France)18:15
      Projet controversé de Gianni Infantino, la mauvaise décision de trop ?

      Que l’actuel président soit reconduit ou non, cet épisode pose la question de la gouvernance de la puissante fédération de football, de la nécessité d’assainir son fonctionnement et d’y instaurer davantage de démocratie.

15. Fri, 14 August 2026

    20 reports
    • Channel News Asia00:38
      Oceania confederation welcomes FIFA review, NZ withdraws support for Infantino
    • Channel News Asia00:38
      New Zealand withdraw support for FIFA boss Infantino, call for review
    • Le Figaro (France)02:37
      «Rupture de la confiance» : la Fédération néo-zélandaise de football retire son soutien à Infantino

      Gianni Infantino est embourbé dans une crise depuis la divulgation de son projet contesté et finalement abandonné d’ouverture de la Fifa à des investisseurs privés.

    • Times of India04:43
      ‘Full support’ for Infantino: Six Arab federations defy growing revolt over WC plan

      Six Arab football federations have declared their full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This backing comes after his controversial World Cup investment plan faced significant global opposition. The declaration exposes a divide within the Asian football bloc, with Qatar and Lebanon supporting Infantino. Several European and Oceanic football associations have withdrawn their support for Infantino's re-election.

    • Channel News Asia05:12
      FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff
    • Libération (France)05:48
      Crise à la Fifa : Aleksander Ceferin, l’Européen qui défie Gianni Infantino

      Animé depuis des années par une franche hostilité envers le patron du football mondial, le président slovène de l’UEFA mène la fronde au sein de l’organisation, débutée fin juillet et qui pourrait faire tomber le Suisse.

    • 24sata (Croatia)07:44
      Nižu se problemi za Infantina: Još jedna država okrenula leđa, ali Oceanija ga i dalje podržava

      OFC, najmanja nogometna konfederacija s 11 punopravnih članica, istaknula je da je regija imala koristi od FIFA-ina vodstva, nakon što je u srijedu na sastanku raspravljala o spomenutom planu privatnih ulaganja

    • tportal (Croatia)08:57
      Infantino na konopcima: Još jedan savez povukao podršku predsjedniku FIFA-e

      Oceanijska nogometna konfederacija (OFC) u petak je pozdravila FIFA-inu reviziju propalog plana o privatnim ulaganjima, no Novi Zeland se razišao s tim regionalnim blokom povukavši potporu predsjedniku Gianniju Infantinu, koji se našao pod velikim pritiskom.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)09:03
      FIFA-Krise: Kein Vertrauen: Neuseeland stellt sich gegen Infantino
    • Al Jazeera English09:35
      New Zealand break ranks with Oceania as FIFA’s Infantino divide grows

      Oceania have offered support to Gianni Infantino, but New Zealand have gone against their own confederation in FIFA row.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)10:22
      Infantino dobio novi udarac: Još jedan Savez okrenuo leđa predsjedniku FIFA-e

      Međutim, Novi Zeland – jedina zemlja iz Oceanije koja se kvalificirala za ovogodišnje Svjetsko prvenstvo – objavio je da je povukao potporu Infantinovoj kandidaturi za reizbor na sljedećem FIFA-inom kongresu

    • Die Zeit (Germany)10:41
      Fifa-Präsident in der Kritik: Wer ist für und wer gegen Gianni Infantino?

      Einige Fußballverbände fordern den Rücktritt des Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino, andere halten zu ihm. Wer unterstützt oder boykottiert den Schweizer? Eine Übersicht

    • Libération (France)12:22
      «La Fifa est passée d’une petite association créée dans l’arrière-cour d’un immeuble à une multinationale qui génère des milliards»

      Avant d’être une immense «machine à cash», l’organisation mondiale du football était une association à but non lucratif, à l’opposé des projets d’ouverture aux capitaux privés de son président controversé Gianni Infantino. La chercheuse Carole Gomez revient sur ce basculement vers la recherche de profit à tout prix.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:06
      New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA reelection bid

      Federation cites 'breakdown in trust' over controversial private investment proposal, breaking ranks with Oceania governing body

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)14:35
      Gianni Infantino: Trumps WM-Beauftragter rät Kritikern des Fifa-Chefs zu »Untersuchung des Kopfes«

      Andrew Giuliani setzt Kritiker von Fifa-Boss Gianni Infantino mit markigen Worten unter Druck. Der WM-Beauftragte des Weißen Hauses warnt Verbandschefs weltweit vor »der dümmsten Entscheidung ihres Berufslebens«.

    • Al Jazeera English15:36
      Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino

      Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.

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      • Channel News Asia14 Aug, 14:55their copy
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)16:43
      Former White House World Cup task force director defends Infantino

      ‘If Gianni Infantino doesn’t get re-elected unanimously, then whoever voted against him needs to get their head examined,’ Andrew Giuliani says

    • Le Monde (France)16:45
      Chez les opposants à Gianni Infantino, les grandes manœuvres sont lancées pour faire tomber le président de la FIFA

      Trois confédérations continentales, dont l’UEFA, aspirent à changer les statuts de la Fédération internationale de football afin de pousser vers la sortie son patron contesté, fragilisé par son projet avorté de création d’une société commerciale.

    • Le Monde English16:48
      'Like House of Cards': Infantino's opponents make moves to unseat FIFA president

      According to a working document seen by Le Monde, UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC want to change FIFA's presidency into a rotating, representative and ceremonial role with a 'fixed two-year term,' modeled on the Swiss Confederation.

    • tportal (Croatia)20:55
      Le Monde: Sprema se velika revolucija u FIFA-i

      U svjetskom nogometu priprema se potez koji bi iz temelja mogao promijeniti način na koji FIFA funkcionira.

16. Sat, 15 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)02:36
      European clubs threatened boycott before FIFA's Infantino scrapped investment plan: Report

      In July 31 letter to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom, European Football Clubs said its support for future tournaments would depend on creation of joint FIFA-EFC venture

    • tportal (Croatia)05:43
      Veliki sukob trese europski nogomet: Predsjednik Saveza navodno iza leđa podržao Infantina

      Novi sukob na vrhu svjetskog nogometa mogao bi dodatno zaoštriti odnose FIFA-e i UEFA-e, a u središtu priče našli su se predsjednik Francuskog nogometnog saveza Philippe Diallo i prvi čovjek FIFA-e Gianni Infantino.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)07:08
      FIFA pronašla čovjeka koji će srušiti Infantina? Nedavno je pred njim održao govor

      MNOGI žele kraj mandata Giannija Infantina na čelu FIFA-e.

    • Al Jazeera English07:27
      FIFA’s Infantino gets backing of White House chief Giuliani over World Cup

      Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA's Gianni Infantino 'it's just politics'.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:29
      Qatar FA says Asian Football Confederation failed to consult members before statement about FIFA

      ‘The issuance of a statement speaking on behalf of the AFC members without consulting them raises questions about the mechanism followed in adopting such positions,’ writes Qatar Football Association president

17. Sun, 16 August 2026

    2 reports
    • Le Monde (France)12:08
      La question est moins de savoir si Gianni Infantino va partir que de comprendre comment il a pu rester si longtemps

      Soudaine et spectaculaire, la disgrâce du président de la FIFA n’est advenue qu’au bout de dix ans de dérives et d’impunité.

    • Le Monde English14:38edited after publishing
      How has Gianni Infantino managed to remain FIFA's president for so long?

      Sudden and spectacular, the pressure on the FIFA president comes only after a decade of misconduct and impunity.

18. Mon, 17 August 2026

    18 reports
    • tportal (Croatia)11:33
      Novi veliki udar na Infantina: Od FIFA-e traže da ga izbaci iz predsjedničke utrke!

      Gianni Infantino mogao bi se suočiti s ozbiljnom pravnom preprekom u pokušaju da ostane na čelu FIFA-e.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)13:40
      Fifa-Präsident: Menschenrechtsorganisation fordert Ausschluss Infantinos von Fifa-Wahl

      Die Amtszeit von Fifa-Präsidenten ist begrenzt, bei Infantino zählt der Verband einige Jahre aber nicht mit. Die Organisation FairSquare sieht keine Grundlage dafür.

    • Channel News Asia14:02
      Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits
    • Index.hr (Croatia)14:12
      Infantino želi još četiri godine na čelu FIFA-e. Pojavio mu se ozbiljan problem

      SITUACIJA se zakomplicirala.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:43
      Infantino u problemima, neprofitna organizacija želi mu zabraniti kandidaturu za FIFA-inog predsjednika

      Postoje različite interpretacije pravila

    • Al Jazeera English15:21
      Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

      FairSquare says the FIFA president should not be able to run again under the world football organisation's statutes.

    • tportal (Croatia)15:24
      Veliki udarac za šefa FIFA-e: Još jedna članica UEFA-e okrenula leđa Infantinu

      Škotski nogometni savez izgubio je povjerenje u Giannija Infantina i neće glasati za njegov reizbor na mjesto predsjednika Fife, rekao je izvršni direktor saveza Ian Maxwell za BBC Sport.

    • RMF24 (Poland)18:34
      Chcą, by FIFA przyznała, że Infantino nie może już kandydować. Powołują się na statut

      Chcą, by FIFA przyznała, że Infantino nie może już kandydować. Powołują się na statut

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)19:49
      Fifa feuert Infantino-Kritiker Kevin Lamour

      Paukenschlag bei der Fifa: Der hochrangige Funktionär Kevin Lamour verliert seinen Job. Er hat schwere Vorwürfe gegen Gianni Infantino erhoben.

    • Channel News Asia19:54
      FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism
    • Channel News Asia19:54
      FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism
    • Le Monde (France)20:05
      La FIFA licencie le Français Kevin Lamour, numéro trois de l’instance, qui s’est opposé à Gianni Infantino

      Comme l’a appris « Le Monde », la Fédération internationale de football a mis fin, lundi, au contrat de son directeur des opérations, auteur d’un communiqué cinglant à la fin de juillet contre son patron, Gianni Infantino.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)20:24edited after publishing
      Fifa-Krise: Fifa entlässt Betriebsdirektor Kevin Lamour nach Kritik an Infantino

      Kevin Lamour hatte dem Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino vorgeworfen, seine Mitarbeiter bei dem geplanten Investorendeal hintergangen zu haben. Nun wurde er entlassen.

    • tportal (Croatia)20:27
      Kritizirao je Infantina zbog kontroverznog plana, a sada više nije u FIFA-i

      FIFA je ostala bez jednog od svojih najviših dužnosnika.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:35
      FIFA executive who criticised Infantino's World Cup sale plan departs

      FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, leaves soccer's governing body, weeks after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino.

    • RMF24 (Poland)20:40
      Krytykował Infantino i już go nie ma. FIFA pozbywa się niepokornych

      Krytykował Infantino i już go nie ma. FIFA pozbywa się niepokornych

    • Le Figaro (France)20:45
      Fifa : le Français Kevin Lamour quitte son poste de directeur des opérations après ses critiques envers Gianni Infantino

      L’ancien numéro 3 de la Fédération internationale de football avait publiquement critiqué la proposition du président de vendre des parts de la Coupe du monde.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:52
      Scottish FA withdraws support for Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election

      Chief executive Ian Maxwell says association agrees with UEFA that there has been a loss in confidence in FIFA leadership

19. Tue, 18 August 2026

    35 reports
    • Japan Times02:17
      Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino reelection bid over term limits

      Infantino in 2022 successfully argued that his first spell in charge should not count toward the football body's three-term limit because it completed an interrupted mandate.

    • El País (Spain)03:30
      Cómo África se ha convertido en el gran árbitro de la FIFA

      El respaldo africano ha resultado ser el principal sostén político de Gianni Infantino, pero la influencia del continente en la Federación no comenzó con el dirigente suizo: el continente ya no ocupa la periferia del fútbol mundial, sino que está en el centro de su poder

    • prokerala.com05:20
      FIFA sacks chief operating officer after criticism of Infantino's sell-off plan

      FIFA has reportedly sacked its chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticised president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the W....

    • France Info (France)05:55
      La Fifa licencie le Français Kevin Lamour, numéro trois de l'instance

      Le numéro trois français de la Fifa avait désavoué le projet de son patron Gianni Infantino, d'ouverture à des investisseurs privés. Il a été licencié, a appris mardi la direction des sports de Radio France.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)06:15
      FIFA smijenila direktora nakon što je kritizirao Infantina

      FIFA je smijenila operativnog direktora Kevina Lamoura nakon što je javno kritizirao plan predsjednika Infantina o prodaji udjela u Svjetskom prvenstvu. Lamour je Infantina optužio za netransparentnost.

    • Channel News Asia06:31
      Asia chief hits out at Qatar over pushback on letter attacking Infantino
    • El Mundo (Spain)07:26
      La FIFA despide a su director de operaciones tras calificar el plan de Infantino como "el proyecto de una sola persona"

      Kevin Lamour deja su cargo semanas después de acusar al presidente de engañar al personal con el fallido proyecto de venta de derechos mundialistas Leer

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:34
      Infantino licenzia Kevin Lamour, numero 3 della Fifa: aveva osato criticare il suo piano per i Mondiali

      La Fifa ha licenziato il direttore operativo Kevin Lamour dopo che questi a luglio aveva criticato il piano di Gianni Infantino di vendere agli investitori privati parte dei diritti dei Mondiali di calcio. A riportarlo nella serata di ieri, 17 agosto, è stata Sky News riferendo di averlo appreso e citando una dichiarazione di un […] L'articolo Infantino licenzia Kevin Lamour, numero 3 della Fifa: aveva osato criticare il suo piano per i Mondiali proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

    • ABC (Spain)07:59
      La FIFA despide a su director de operaciones por sus críticas a Infantino

      El director de operaciones de la FIFA, Kevin Lamour , ha sido destituido de su cargo semanas después de afirmar que el presidente, Gianni Infantino, había «engañado» a la dirección del organismo con su polémico plan para vender participaciones del Mundial a inversores privados.El plan del dirigente suizo fue rechazado por tres confederaciones continentales , entre ellas la UEFA , que incluso amenazó con boicotear todas las competiciones de la FIFA si seguía adelante, antes de que fuera...

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)09:04
      Novi problemi za Infantina: otišao jedan od najvažnijih ljudi FIFA-e, četvrti mandat više nije tako siguran

      FIFA je u ponedjeljak objavila da je glavni operativni direktor Kevin Lamour napustio svjetsku nogometnu federaciju, nekoliko tjedana nakon što je javno kritizirao plan Giannija Infantina o prodaji udjela u komercijalnim pravima za Svjetsko prvenstvo i druge turnire. Lamour se pridružio najvišem ruk...

    • 24sata (Croatia)09:22
      GIANNI JE LJUTIT Dužnosnik Fife opleo po Infantinu pa vrlo brzo 'dobio pedalu': 'Obmanjuje nas'

      URL changednow www.24sata.hr/sport/gianni-je-ljutit-duznosnik-fife-opleo-po-infantinu-pa-vrlo-brzo-dobio-pedalu-obmanjuje-nas-1148074

      Šok u Fifi: Operativni direktor smijenjen nakon kritike na Infantinov plan prodaje prava, a u pozadini bukti borba za moć i novi Infantinov mandat

    • Le Monde English09:24
      FIFA's number three fired after criticizing Infantino

      Le Monde has learned that FIFA terminated the contract of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour on Monday. At the end of July, he had issued a scathing statement against his boss, Gianni Infantino.

    • Al Jazeera English09:40
      Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan

      Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.

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    • Le Figaro (France)10:07
      Ex-bras droit de Platini, discret, apprécié par ses pairs... Qui est Kevin Lamour, le Breton qui a dit non à Gianni Infantino ?

      PORTRAIT - Démis de ses fonctions de numéro 3 de la Fifa ce lundi après avoir contesté le projet de son président, le Français de 46 ans a gravi les échelons au sein des instances mondiales avec malice et discrétion.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)11:03
      Gianni Infantino: Niersbach sieht Concacaf-Chef Victor Montagliani als Alternative

      Noch gibt es keinen Gegenkandidaten, um Gianni Infantino als Fifa-Chef abzuwählen. Für den früheren DFB-Funktionär Wolfgang Niersbach wäre Concacaf-Chef Victor Montagliani ein geeigneter Nachfolger.

    • hallmarknews.com11:45
      FIFA sacks top official Kevin Lamour after criticism of Infantino

      FIFA has ended its working relationship with Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, less than three weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino over a controversial commercial rights proposal. The world football governing body confirmed on Monday that Lamour was no longer serving as its chief operating officer, following his outspoken opposition to the abandoned […]

    • Le Monde (France)12:00
      Kevin Lamour, le « réformateur » français de la FIFA qui n’a pas hésité à défier Gianni Infantino

      La Fédération internationale de football a licencié son directeur des opérations, lundi. Son tort aura été de s’opposer au projet, finalement avorté, du président de l’instance, Gianni Infantino, de créer une société commerciale.

    • Novinky (Czechia)12:43
      Kritizoval Infantina kvůli plánu miliardových investic. Teď ve FIFA skončil

      Jen pár týdnů poté, co nezvykle ostře zkritizoval prezidenta mezinárodní fotbalové federace FIFA Gianniho Infantina, přišel o práci provozní ředitel federace Kevin Lamour. Spor se rozhořel kvůli plánu vytvořit novou společnost, která by soustředila komerční práva na soutěže FIFA, včetně mistrovství světa, a do níž měli vstoupit soukromí investoři.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)12:45
      FIFA confirms exit of senior official Lamour who criticized Infantino

      Chief operating officer had accused FIFA president of deceiving staff over abandoned World Cup investment proposal

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:13
      Fifa: Wer Infantino widerspricht, der fliegt

      Dieses Prinzip gilt in der Fifa seit zehn Jahren. Dabei müsste für den Chef des Fußball-Weltverbands eigentlich endgültig Schluss sein. Schon wegen der Statuten.

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:13
      Fifa: Wer Infantino widerspricht, der fliegt

      URL changednow www.sueddeutsche.de/sport/infantino-amtszeit-wahlen-compliance-gegner-kommentar-li.3533131?reduced=true

      Dieses Prinzip gilt in der Fifa seit zehn Jahren. Dabei müsste für den Chef des Fußball-Weltverbands eigentlich endgültig Schluss sein. Schon wegen der Statuten.

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:13
      Fifa: Eine Trennung, die zeigt, wie verzweifelt Infantino um sein Amt kämpft

      Er rief zur Meuterei gegen den Präsidenten auf: Jetzt muss Kevin Lamour gehen, eine Schlüsselfigur in der Fifa-Zentrale. Zugleich werden die Pläne der Opposition für die künftige Struktur des Fußball-Weltverbands konkreter.

    • France Info (France)14:51
      Repéré par Michel Platini, ancien secrétaire général adjoint de l'UEFA, homme de l'ombre respecté... Qui est Kévin Lamour, le n°3 de la Fifa licencié lundi ?

      Le Français de 45 ans, qui s'était opposé publiquement au projet, finalement avorté, de Gianni Infantino de vente des parts de la Coupe du monde, a été licencié, lundi.

    • Le Monde English14:53
      Kevin Lamour, FIFA's French 'reformer' who dared to challenge Gianni Infantino

      FIFA fired its chief operations officer on Monday after he opposed a plan by the organization's president to create a semi-private subsidiary.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:30
      Caos Fifa, anche la Scozia ritira il sostegno a Infantino: “Non lo voteremo. Trasparenza e governance devono cambiare”

      Accusato di inganno per il suo piano di investimenti privati e al centro delle polemiche per il possibile rinnovo del mandato come presidente FIFA. Tutti gli stanno voltando le spalle. Dopo Inghilterra, Repubblica D’Irlanda e Galles anche la Scozia ha ufficialmente ritirato il proprio sostegno nei confronti di Gianni Infantino. “La Scottish FA non voterà […] L'articolo Caos Fifa, anche la Scozia ritira il sostegno a Infantino: “Non lo voteremo. Trasparenza e governance devono cambiare” proviene...

    • Libération (France)17:00
      «Il est intéressé par le foot, pas par le pouvoir» : Kevin Lamour, l’influent numéro trois de la Fifa renvoyé par Gianni Infantino

      Licencié par la Fédération internationale, lundi, trois semaines après ses critiques virulentes contre son patron tout-puissant, le Français de 45 ans jouit d’une réputation d’intégrité dans les instances du foot mondial. Même s’il avait décidé, en 2024, d’aller travailler avec un Infantino déjà décrié.

    • Channel News Asia17:01
      Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit
    • Die Zeit (Germany)17:20
      Kritik an Infantinos Plänen: Englands Liga-Boss: FIFA drückte «Selbstzerstörungsknopf»
    • westmeathindependent.ie18:15
      FIFA sacking Kevin Lamour sends ‘deeply troubling message’ – UEFA vice-president

      Lamour’s departure as FIFA’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening.

    • tportal (Croatia)18:34
      Teške kritike Infantinu: 'Pritisnuo je gumb za samouništenje'

      Izvršni direktor engleske Premier lige Richard Masters oštro je kritizirao predsjednika Međunarodnog nogometnog saveza (FIFA) Giannija Infantina rekavši da je organizacija "pritisnula gumb za samouništenje".

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    • 24sata (Croatia)18:41
      Prvi čovjek Premier lige: 'Fifa pritišće gumb za samouništenje'

      Masters je u razgovoru za BBC kritizirao Infantinov plan za prodaju Svjetskog prvenstva pozvavši na kraj njegova predsjedništva

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    • Le Figaro (France)19:00
      Crise à la Fifa : Infantino «a appuyé sur le bouton d’autodestruction», estime le patron de la Premier League

      Interrogé par la BBC, Richard Masters s’est exprimé sur la crise qui touche la Fédération internationale de football et son président Gianni Infantino.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)21:50
      Premier League chief says FIFA pressed ‘self-destruct button’ on World Cup plan: Report

      ‘I don't think FIFA should ever be contemplating selling off a stake in the World Cup,’ says Richard Masters

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)22:34
      UEFA vice-president calls FIFA’s dismissal of COO ‘deeply troubling’

      ‘FIFA is not the president, it is the whole football family,’ says Laura McAllister

    • ABC News (Australia)23:57
      FIFA accused of 'management by fear' after key executive's sudden exit

      Norway's head of football takes aim at FIFA and what she deems to be fear tactics after Kevin Lamour's exit as COO.

20. Wed, 19 August 2026

    9 reports
    • Channel News Asia13:44
      Infantino loses more support as FIFA official says COO dismissal was 'final straw'
    • Le Figaro (France)14:16
      Crise à la Fifa : Infantino perd encore un soutien de poids au sein de la Fédération internationale

      Sandor Csanyi, l’un des huit vice-présidents de la Fifa, a annoncé retirer son soutien à Gianni Infantino. Une nouvelle prise de distance qui accentue la pression autour du président de l’instance.

    • tportal (Croatia)15:33
      Potres u vrhu FIFA-e: Moćnik okrenuo leđa Infantinu i poslao mu žestoku poruku

      Mađar Sándor Csányi, jedan od osam potpredsjednika Vijeća FIFA-e, objavio je u srijedu da povlači svoju potporu predsjedniku svjetske nogometne federacije Gianniju Infantinu.

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    • Vecernji list (Croatia)15:57
      Infantino dobio još jedan težak udarac: Potpredsjednik Vijeća FIFA-e mu okrenuo leđa

      Obrazlažući svoje stajalište, Csányi je naveo "odluke koje služe političkim interesima, a ne interesima nogometa", posebice u vezi sa Svjetskim prvenstvom 2026. godine

    • 24sata (Croatia)16:17
      Potpredsjednik Fife okrenuo leđa Infantinu: 'Dosta je bilo'

      U pismu upućenom Infantinu Csányi, koji je ujedno i na čelu Mađarskog nogometnog saveza, izjavio je da je "izgubio povjerenje koje je prethodno imao"

    • geosuper.tv16:58
      Gianni Infantino loses more support as FIFA official terms COO dismissal 'final straw'

      COO Lamour leaves organisation weeks after criticising Infantino's plan to sell stake in commercial rights of World Cup

    • Index.hr (Croatia)17:04
      Jedan od najmoćnijih ljudi FIFA-e okrenuo se protiv Infantina

      SITUACIJA se komplicira.

    • Channel News Asia21:03
      Premier League CEO calls for FIFA candidate who can unite confederations
    • ABC News (Australia)21:48
      FIFA vice-president withdraws support for Infantino after 'final straw'

      The pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino mounts as one of his vice-presidents and more international federations back away from him.

21. Thu, 20 August 2026

    17 reports
    • Der Spiegel (Germany)05:56
      UEFA vs. FIFA: Steht Frankreich doch zu Infantino?

      Die UEFA wehrt sich gegen Gianni Infantino und noch nie standen die Chancen so gut, den umstrittenen FIFA-Präsidenten aus dem Amt zu heben. Aber der Widerstand bröckelt schon wieder. Im Zentrum: der französische Fußballverband.

    • Channel News Asia07:35
      Qatar still not satisfied with Asia chief over Infantino letter
    • tportal (Croatia)08:58
      Gianni Infantino opet ima novu ideju. U planu mu je svjetsko prvensvo za djecu

      Predsjednik Međunarodne nogometne federacije (FIFA) Gianni Infantino ponovno je u središtu nove kontroverze, nakon što je 'The Athletic' izvijestio da je tijekom prošle godine održavao kontakt s privatnim investitorima s ciljem razvoja novog svjetskog natjecanja u kategoriji do 15 godina.

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    • Le Figaro (France)11:03
      Crise à la Fifa : l’UEFA, l’AFC et la Concacaf discuteraient d’une motion de censure pour destituer Gianni Infantino

      Reuters affirme que des discussions existent entre les trois confédérations pour faire tomber l’actuel président de la Fifa via une motion de censure.

    • Channel News Asia11:10
      Fan groups back online petition calling for Infantino's resignation, FIFA reforms
    • El País (Spain)11:33
      La UEFA, la AFC y la CONCACAF estudian una moción de censura para apartar de la presidencia de la FIFA a Gianni Infantino

      No hay precedentes en los 122 años de historia de la Federación Internacional de que el Congreso haya celebrado una moción de censura contra un presidente en ejercicio

    • La Repubblica (Italy)12:27
      Infantino, tifosi di tutto il mondo lanciano petizione: “Deve dimettersi”

      Le associazioni più importanti chiedono il passo indietro del presidente della Fifa

    • Al Jazeera English12:55
      FIFA’s Infantino under threat of no-confidence vote by regional bodies

      UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF understood to be considering no-confidence vote against FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:43
      Si sgretola il potere di Infantino: uno dei vicepresidenti Fifa ritira il suo sostegno. E parte la petizione per chiederne le dimissioni

      Appena due mesi fa, durante i Mondiali 2026, Gianni Infantino sembrava il padrone mondiale del calcio. Presente ovunque, al centro della scena e forte di un potere che appariva quasi inattaccabile, al fianco dell’amico Donald Trump. Oggi lo scenario è completamente cambiato. Il presidente della Fifa è nella bufera da settimane e attorno a lui […] L'articolo Si sgretola il potere di Infantino: uno dei vicepresidenti Fifa ritira il suo sostegno. E parte la petizione per chiederne le dimissioni...

    • France Info (France)13:52
      Une coalition de supporters appelle au départ de Gianni Infantino et à une "réforme en profondeur" de la Fifa

      Trois associations continentales et plusieurs dizaines d'associations nationales de supporters ont publié une pétition, jeudi, exigeant notamment "une transparence totale autour des décisions majeures" de la Fédération internationale.

    • Libération (France)14:12
      Crise à la Fifa : un congrès extraordinaire en discussion pour renverser Gianni Infantino

      Les confédérations d’Europe, d’Asie et d’Amérique du Nord envisagent la possibilité d’un vote de défiance contre le patron du foot mondial, sous pression depuis la révélation de son projet de création d’une filiale commerciale.

    • El Mundo (Spain)14:40
      UEFA, CONCACAF y AFC estudian la viabilidad de una moción de censura contra Infantino

      Las confederaciones europeas, del Caribe y América del norte impulsan la medida. Logran el apoyo de Asia, aunque dividida, mientras el dirigente trabaja para su reelección en marzo de 2027 Leer

    • tportal (Croatia)15:45
      FIFA htjela prodati SP za djecu do 15 godina. Trebali je igrati 211 zemalja!?

      Gianni Infantino tijekom protekle godine razgovarao je s privatnim investitorima o razvoju i komercijalizaciji potpuno novog FIFA-inog natjecanja za igrače do 15 godina. Zamisao je bila okupiti reprezentacije svih 211 članica FIFA-e i od turnira napraviti globalni događaj po uzoru na iznimno popularni Little League World Series u američkom baseballu.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)15:48
      Pokrenuta međunarodna peticija protiv Infantina, traži se njegova ostavka

      Gianni Infantino suočava se s novim valom nezadovoljstva

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15:55
      Navijači diljem svijeta pokrenuli peticiju protiv Infantina u kojem traže da napusti sadašnje mjesto predsjednika

      Navijači širom svijeta u četvrtak su pokrenuli peticiju u kojoj traže da Gianni Infantino napusti sadašnje mjesto predsjednika Međunarodne nogometne organizacije (FIFA). Sa sve većim brojem neistomišljenika susreće se prvi čovjek svjetskog nogometa od početka SP-a. Ovaj put su protiv njega glas podi...

    • Index.hr (Croatia)16:19
      Pada li Infantino? Pokrenuta globalna peticija da otiđe iz FIFA-e

      HOĆE li doći do rušenja predsjednika FIFA-e?

    • RMF24 (Poland)20:04
      Mundial w Disneylandzie i mecz Izrael–Palestyna. Szalony plan szefa FIFA ujawniony

      Mundial w Disneylandzie i mecz Izrael–Palestyna. Szalony plan szefa FIFA ujawniony

22. Fri, 21 August 2026

    11 reports
    • shafaqna.com00:00
      Major bid to oust FIFA leader
    • France Info (France)04:00edited after publishing ×2
      Entre clientélisme et contre-pouvoirs défaillants, pourquoi les problèmes de gouvernance de la Fifa dépassent la personne de Gianni Infantino

      previously"Il est le produit de ce système" : entre clientélisme et contre-pouvoirs défaillants, pourquoi les problèmes de gouvernance de la Fifa dépassent la personne de Gianni Infantino

      Au-delà des oppositions à la réélection du président de la Fifa, des chercheurs et dirigeants internationaux s'élèvent pour demander une profonde réforme de l'architecture de l'instance.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:42
      Otkriven tajni plan Giannija Infantina: FIFA je navodno htjela pokrenuti novo Svjetsko prvenstvo

      Ideja je bila okupiti reprezentacije igrača do 15 godina iz cijelog svijeta

    • 24sata (Croatia)08:50
      NOVI SKANDAL U FIFI Infantino je htio prodati i SP za dječake!?

      Infantino opet u aferi: FIFA navodno kuhala novo U-15 SP uz Disney i ESPN, a projekt je sada stopiran

    • Channel News Asia12:35
      Danish FA calls for FIFA presidential alternative as Infantino support wanes
    • Le Figaro (France)13:25
      Crise à la Fifa : «La confiance envers Gianni Infantino a disparu», la fédération danoise en quête d’un remplaçant

      La Fédération danoise a estimé que le projet, depuis avorté, d’ouverture du Mondial à des investisseurs privés avait provoqué «une crise de confiance fondamentale envers la direction de la FIFA».

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)13:35
      Danski nogometni savez udario na Infantina: Traži njegov odlazak i prijeti bojkotom Svjetskog prvenstva

      Želi novog predsjednika FIFA-e

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)14:00
      Infantino ponovno pod povećalom: FIFA je navodno planirala novo Svjetsko prvenstvo

      Gianni Infantino ponovno se našao u središtu kontroverze nakon što su isplivale informacije o projektu novog svjetskog natjecanja za nogometaše do 15 godina

    • Channel News Asia15:28
      How would a vote of no confidence work to oust FIFA president Infantino?
    • Index.hr (Croatia)16:03
      Europska reprezentacija otvoreno zaprijetila bojkotom Svjetskog prvenstva

      TEŠKI dani za čelnika FIFA-e.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)18:59
      Sprema se novi žestoki udar na Infantina, nakon ovoga kaos prijeti u Fifi

      DBU je istaknuo da nije podržao Infantina na predsjedničkim izborima 2023. te da to neće učiniti ni na sljedećim izborima, koji će se održati na 77. kongresu FIFA-e u Rabatu u Maroku 18. ožujka

23. Sat, 22 August 2026

    8 reports
    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)09:26
      Potpuna bizarnost. Infantino dobio pitanje o ostavci, a umjesto odgovora je prokomentirao frizuru novinara

      "Vidimo se kod frizera", rekao jedan ćelavac drugom

    • Index.hr (Croatia)09:45
      Sukob novinara i Infantina: "Jeste li izdali nogomet?", "Lijepa frizura"

      IZBJEGAO je odgovoriti na pitanja o pozivima na ostavku.

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)10:10
      Infantino dobio pitanje o ostavci, odgovorio je komentarom na frizuru novinara

      Tri kontinentalne konfederacije javno su ga prozvale zbog načina na koji je predstavljao svoje planove, dok je Uefa otišla korak dalje i poručila da je izgubila povjerenje u njegovo vodstvo. Pritisak je dodatno pojačan nakon problema povezanih s pokušajem prodaje prava na klupsko Svjetsko prvenstvo

    • thenews.com.pk11:19
      Gianni Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament amid World Cup controversy

      FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing pressure to stay away from a youth tournament as anger grows over plans driven by his attempted World Cup sell-off. He was informed in a letter on Friday by...

    • Channel News Asia11:46
      CONCACAF chief asks Infantino to skip youth tournament amid FIFA governance crisis
    • Le Figaro (France)12:02
      Crise à la Fifa : Gianni Infantino incité à ne pas se rendre à une compétition junior en République dominicaine

      Le président de la Concacaf a demandé à son homologue de la Fifa de ne pas se rendre à un tournoi junior en République dominicaine, «au risque de nuire au caractère technique de cette importante activité de formation des jeunes».

    • Al Jazeera English12:37
      CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis

      The pressure on Gianni Infantino has led CONCACAF to reportedly ask the FIFA president to skip upcoming tournament.

    • aol.co.uk13:01
      Gianni Infantino clashes with reporter with bald jibe as FIFA boss told to stay away

      Gianni Infantino has spent the last two months under intense scrutiny and it appears the beleaguered FIFA president has developed his own style of media management

24. Sun, 23 August 2026

    9 reports
    • Der Spiegel (Germany)01:32
      Fifa: Gianni Infantino reist trotz Ausladung zu Jugendturnier in der Karibik

      Sogar einer seiner Vizepräsidenten bat Gianni Infantino »im Namen des Fußballs«, nicht zu kommen. Doch trotz dieser Ansage ist der Fifa-Chef zu einem U14-Event in die Dominikanische Republik geflogen – und postete demonstrativ Kuschelfotos.

    • Al Jazeera English07:22
      Infantino defies FIFA vice president, makes appearance in the Caribbean

      FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body’s governance crisis.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)11:34
      Infantino razbjesnio saveze na Karibima. Stigao nepozvan i lobirao za glasove

      NALJUTIO je ostale čelnike.

    • Channel News Asia12:53
      Nordic nations say they have lost confidence in Infantino and FIFA governance
    • Al Jazeera English13:50
      Nordic nations ‘have lost confidence in Infantino’, demand FIFA reforms

      Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:27
      Nordic football associations say they've 'lost confidence' in FIFA President Infantino

      6 associations back calls for independent FIFA governance review after failed World Cup investment plan

    • Channel News Asia22:25
      Embattled Infantino says FIFA must close financial gap between 'big countries' and 'others'
    • Channel News Asia23:08
      UEFA's Ceferin says Infantino could face election challenger, rules out FIFA bid
    • Le Figaro (France)23:17
      Le patron de l'UEFA Aleksander Ceferin ne sera pas candidat à la présidence de la Fifa

      Sous sa direction, l’UEFA a annoncé qu’elle boycotterait toutes les compétitions de l’instance mondiale - dont les Coupes du monde.

25. Mon, 24 August 2026

    27 reports
    • El Mundo (Spain)00:57
      Ceferin dice que no se postulará contra el presidente de la FIFA, pero pide que Infantino renuncie

      Infantino ha quedado bajo una presión creciente para que renuncie por su plan —ahora abortado— de vender participaciones del torneo más importante del fútbol, la Copa del Mundo, a inversores de capital privado Leer

    • Index.hr (Croatia)04:38
      Čeferin zaprijetio Infantinu: Ako se kandidira, imat će protukandidata

      OŠTRA osuda UEFA-inog predsjednika.

    • Times of India05:18
      UEFA chief Ceferin rules out FIFA bid, but warns Infantino: ‘Quit or face rival’

      UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will not challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA president. Infantino faces a potential challenger in next year's FIFA presidential election. This comes after Infantino's abandoned plan to sell FIFA competition rights. Ceferin believes Infantino lacks broad support from the football community. He also reminded Infantino of UEFA's past support for his rise.

    • tportal (Croatia)05:37
      Čeferin žestoko opleo po Infantinu pa mu otvoreno zaprijetio: 'Ako to učiniš...'

      Sukob između Aleksandera Čeferina i Giannija Infantina očito se dodatno zaoštrava. Predsjednik UEFA-e oštro je napao prvog čovjeka FIFA-e zbog propalog projekta FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), nazvavši ga planom koji je, prema njegovu mišljenju, 'gori čak i od Superlige'

    • Al Jazeera English06:09
      Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit

      European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:19
      Sukob se zaoštrava: Čeferin ‘zaprijetio‘ Infantinu, ima plan ako krene po novi mandat

      Sukob dvojice najmoćnijih ljudi svjetskog nogometa ušao je u novu fazu. Predsjednik UEFA-e Aleksander Čeferin žestoko je kritizirao propali projekt FIFA Forward Enterprise, nazvavši ga ‘gorim čak i od Superlige‘. U razgovoru za podcast ‘The Rest is Politics: Leading‘, Čeferin je otvoreno poručio da...

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)06:44
      Čeferin otvoreno zaprijetio Infantinu: 'Njegov plan gori je od Superlige, ima dvije opcije'

      Najvažnije mi je što smo zaustavili još jedan pokušaj prodaje sporta. Teško mi je zamisliti kakvi bi to ljudi prodali sport koji pripada svima

    • Libération (France)06:47
      Aleksander Ceferin, patron de l’UEFA, ne défiera pas Gianni Infantino pour la présidence de la Fifa

      Le Slovène annonce qu’il ne sera pas candidat à l’élection de mars 2027 et plaide pour que l’actuel patron du foot mondial se retire de lui-même. Dans le cas contraire, l’opposition présentera un candidat.

    • RMF24 (Poland)07:07
      Infantino kreuje się na obrońcę biednych krajów. W wyborach będzie miał rywala?

      Infantino kreuje się na obrońcę biednych krajów. W wyborach będzie miał rywala?

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)07:14
      Fifa: Gianni-Infantino-Kritiker Aleksander Čeferin schließt Kandidatur als Präsident aus

      Aleksander Čeferin ist seit zehn Jahren Chef der Uefa, immer wieder kommt es zum Konflikt mit Fifa-Boss Infantino. Herausfordern will Čeferin den umstrittenen Schweizer aber nicht. Er begründet das mit seiner »Glaubwürdigkeit«.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:30
      Ceferin non sfiderà Infantino alle elezioni Fifa 2027: “Non m’interessa, la mia credibilità è molto più alta. Ora lui ha solo due possibilità”

      Il presidente della Uefa, Aleksander Ceferin, non si candiderà alla presidenza della Fifa. Il numero uno del calcio europeo – il cui mandato scadrà nel 2027 – si è autoescluso dalla corsa per sostituire il presidente Gianni Infantino, ma ha avvertito il capo della Fifa, ormai in difficoltà, che dovrà dimettersi o affrontare una sfida […] L'articolo Ceferin non sfiderà Infantino alle elezioni Fifa 2027: “Non m’interessa, la mia credibilità è molto più alta. Ora lui ha solo due possibilità”...

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:06
      Čeferin neće skinuti Infantina s trona, demantirao je kandidaturu za predsjednika FIFA-e

      Kaže da ga takva funkcija ne zanima

    • Die Zeit (Germany)08:56
      Aleksander Čeferin: Uefa-Chef verzichtet auf Kandidatur für das Amt des Fifa-Präsidenten

      Aleksander Čeferin hat wiederholt bekräftigt, dass er einen Wechsel an der Spitze der Fifa will. Er selbst will Gianni Infantino aber nicht als Präsident ablösen.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)08:56
      Aleksander Čeferin: Uefa-Chef verzichtet auf Kandidatur für das Amt des Fifa-Präsidenten

      URL changednow www.zeit.de/sport/2026-08/aleksander-ceferin-gianni-infantino-fifa-praesident-uefa-gxe

      Aleksander Čeferin hat wiederholt bekräftigt, dass er einen Wechsel an der Spitze der Fifa will. Er selbst will Gianni Infantino aber nicht als Präsident ablösen.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)10:29
      UEFA President says he won't challenge FIFA president, but urges him to step down

      Ceferin says Infantino’s World Cup plan is ‘even worse than the Super League’

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:11
      Infantino va ai Caraibi a caccia di aiuto e si spaccia per Robin Hood del pallone: “Alcuni non hanno bisogno né vogliono che gli altri crescano”

      Nel momento in cui il suo potere dentro la Fifa comincia a traballare, Gianni Infantino vola ai Caraibi a caccia di sostegno. E lo fa presentandosi quasi nei panni del Robin Hood del pallone: dalla parte delle federazioni più piccole, contro chi avrebbe già abbastanza risorse e non vorrebbe vedere crescere gli altri. Il presidente […] L'articolo Infantino va ai Caraibi a caccia di aiuto e si spaccia per Robin Hood del pallone: “Alcuni non hanno bisogno né vogliono che gli altri crescano”...

    • Die Zeit (Germany)13:19
      FIFA-Machtkampf: Ceferins Verzicht aus Kalkül: Maximaler Druck auf Infantino
    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:05
      Fifa-Präsidentschaft: Warum der größte Infantino-Kritiker Infantino nicht selbst herausfordert

      Europas Fußball-Boss Aleksander Ceferin verzichtet auf eine eigene Kandidatur. Alles deutet darauf hin, dass die Opposition eine radikale Lösung für die Fifa-Krise präferiert – bald steht ein markantes Datum an.

    • Le Figaro (France)14:22
      Crise à la Fifa : Samuel Eto'o soutient Gianni Infantino qui a «changé le football»

      Samuel Eto’o, l’ancien international et actuel président de la fédération camerounaise, a défendu ce lundi Gianni Infantino, en pleine tourmente.

    • Channel News Asia14:52
      World Cup winners, FIFA legends say Infantino blinded by power
    • Al Jazeera English15:15
      Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino

      Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.

    • 24sata (Croatia)15:41
      Infantino i dalje ima saveznike: Legendarni Eto'o dao podršku

      Iako je Infantino odustao od plana prodaje udjela, a time i podjele profita s privatnim investitorima od organizacije najvećih natjecanja, to nije utjecalo na smirivanje napetosti,

    • Index.hr (Croatia)15:50
      Afrička legenda podržala Infantina: Promijenio je nogomet

      SAMUEL Eto'o, predsjednik Kamerunskog nogometnog saveza, podržao je predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina usprkos kritikama. Eto'o tvrdi da je Infantino pomogao Africi i da su napadi politički.

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    • Le Monde (France)16:06
      Samuel Eto’o, président de la fédération camerounaise, soutient Gianni Infantino, qui « a changé le football » à la tête de la FIFA

      Le patron de la Fédération internationale de football est embourbé dans une crise depuis l’échec de son projet contesté et finalement abandonné d’ouvrir l’instance mondiale à des investisseurs privés.

    • Le Figaro (France)17:19
      Crise à la Fifa : «Trop, c’est trop», plusieurs anciens internationaux français, dont Emmanuel Petit, réclament le départ de Gianni Infantino

      Mikaël Sylvestre, Emmanuel petit et Olivier Dacourt ont estimé, dans un communiqué, qu’un «changement était nécessaire» à la tête de la Fifa, incitant Gianni Infantino à démissionner.

    • Le Figaro (France)18:35
      Foot : Gianni Infantino annonce la création d’un Mondial des moins de 15 ans avec... 211 pays

      Le président de la Fifa a annoncé le lancement d’une Coupe du monde des moins de 15 ans dès cette année. Un évènement de grande ampleur qui doit réunir 211 pays.

    • Channel News Asia18:56
      Cameroon federation chief Eto'o backs FIFA's Infantino
26. Tue, 25 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:23
      Infantino gubi podršku na sve strane, sad su po njemu zajednički udarili sadašnji i bivši nogometaši

      Skuplja se opozicija FIFA-inu šefu

    • Index.hr (Croatia)08:07
      Pobuna igrača protiv Infantina i FIFA-e: Dosta je bilo. Smjena

      SVE JE VEĆI pritisak na prvog čovjeka svjetskog nogometa.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)10:54
      Ex-football star Eto’o backs Infantino amid FIFA crisis: Report

      Former Cameroonian star Samuel Eto’o rejects calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down

    • Al Jazeera English15:42
      Infantino’s presidency under threat: FIFA elections, challengers, dates

      Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.

    • morningstaronline.co.uk17:00
      Top players issue warning amid pressure on Infantino

      HIGH-PROFILE current and former footballers, including a member of a Fifa player panel, say “change is necessary” in the organisation’s leadership as pressure continues to mount on its president Gianni Infantino.Mikael Silvestre, the former Manchester United defender and part of Fifa’s Players’ Voice Panel, issued a statement calling for change at the top of Fifa on his X account on Monday and wrote above it: “Enough is enough!”

27. Wed, 26 August 2026

    15 reports
    • Channel News Asia09:22
      Infantino has no future at FIFA, European Leagues chief says
    • Al Jazeera English10:42
      Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief

      Claudius Schaefer insists the influence of the FIFA president has 'grown from year to year'.

      1 reprint

      • geosuper.tv26 Aug, 13:49their copy
    • Google News - Europe query10:52
      Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief

      Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief Al Jazeera

    • Index.hr (Croatia)11:56
      Eto'o nije jedini koji podržava Infantina. Javila se još jedna legenda

      CAFU je pohvalio FIFA-u i Giannija Infantina jer uključuju bivše igrače u donošenje odluka.

    • ANSA English (Italy)12:38
      FIGC withdraws support for Infantino re-election bid

      Italian soccer federation scraps backing for candidacy for 2027 elections

    • Channel News Asia12:41
      UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino
    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:50
      La Figc non sosterrà Infantino alle elezioni Fifa: “Siamo con la Uefa”. Simonelli è critico: “Avrei preso tempo. Decisione solo di Malagò”

      La Figc prende posizione e ritira ufficialmente il proprio sostegno a Gianni Infantino, presidente della Fifa, in vista delle elezioni presidenziali di marzo 2027 dopo il caso del progetto – poi ritirato – di voler vendere una parte dei Mondiali a investitori privati. A renderlo noto è stato proprio il massimo organo calcistico nazionale sul […] L'articolo La Figc non sosterrà Infantino alle elezioni Fifa: “Siamo con la Uefa”. Simonelli è critico: “Avrei preso tempo. Decisione solo di Malagò”...

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)13:27
      Jesu li Infantino i UEFA napokon došli do pomirenja? Europske reprezentacije mogle bi opet zaigrati pod FIFA-om

      Tražili su jamstvo da se više neće ponoviti

    • Index.hr (Croatia)14:19
      Novi veliki udarac za Infantina. Važan saveznik mu povukao podršku

      TALIJANSKI nogometni savez (FIGC) povukao je podršku Gianniju Infantinu za izbore za predsjednika FIFA-e 2027. godine, uskladivši se s UEFA-om protiv njegovih planova za prodaju prihoda od SP-a.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:58
      Talijani okrenuli leđa Infantinu: FIFA-in predsjednik ostao bez podrške jednog od najmoćnijih nogometnih saveza u Europi

      FIGC mu je uskratio podršku

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:48
      Cannavaro e altri ex grandi calciatori difendono Infantino: “Il calcio è migliorato. Non riconoscerlo sarebbe intellettualmente scorretto”

      Il capitano dell’Italia campione del mondo 2006, Fabio Cannavaro, attuale ct dell’Uzbekistan, si schiera con il presidente della Fifa, Gianni Infantino, attraverso un documento pubblicato sui social firmato anche da diversi grandi ex calciatori. Lo ha fatto proprio nel giorno in cui la Figc ha deciso di ritirare il proprio sostegno in vista delle elezioni […] L'articolo Cannavaro e altri ex grandi calciatori difendono Infantino: “Il calcio è migliorato. Non riconoscerlo sarebbe...

    • Al Jazeera English18:13edited after publishing
      UEFA set to end FIFA boycott threat over Infantino’s $20bn investor plan

      previouslyUEFA set to end boycott of FIFA events over Infantino’s failed selloff

      UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan.

    • Libération (France)20:07
      Crise à la Fifa : la FFF se réunit le 10 septembre pour se positionner sur Gianni Infantino

      La position officielle de la Fédération française de football au sujet de la réélection du patron de la Fifa sera déterminée lors de son prochain comité exécutif, a annoncé ce mercredi 26 août son président Philippe Diallo à «l’Equipe».

    • ABC News (Australia)22:30
      Infantino set to receive World Cup win but loses Italy's support

      The pressure on the embattled FIFA president remains immense but he receives a major boost from one of his most vocal opponents.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)23:05
      Italian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Infantino

      Federation cites governance concerns amid backlash over failed World Cup stake-sale plan

28. Thu, 27 August 2026

    44 reports
    • Al Jazeera English10:05
      Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief

      Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.

    • Channel News Asia11:42
      Saudi Arabia backs Infantino amid fallout from failed FIFA investment plan
    • Al Jazeera English13:18
      World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis

      Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's ​'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.

    • Google News - Croatia query14:05
      Infantino doing ‘great job’ World Cup star Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’

      Infantino doing ‘great job’ World Cup star Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’ South China Morning Post

    • timescall.com14:28edited after publishing
      UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off

      previouslyUEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against Infantino

      Infantino dropped the sell-off plan on Aug. 1 after a furious backlash by global soccer leaders.

    • ANSA (Italy)14:30
      L'Uefa chiede documenti Fifa alla corte Usa: 'Denuncia penale per Infantino'

      'Cattiva condotta a sfondo criminale: cercava vantaggio personale da soldi del calcio'

    • Channel News Asia14:42
      UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents in planned Swiss case against Infantino
    • Die Zeit (Germany)14:47
      Fußball-Machtkampf: UEFA will Strafverfahren gegen FIFA-Boss Infantino
    • nbclosangeles.com14:47edited after publishing
      UEFA prepares criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell-off

      previouslyUEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

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    • tportal (Croatia)14:48
      Nova drama potresa svjetski nogomet: UEFA sprema kaznenu prijavu protiv Infantina

      Svjetski nogomet ulazi u novu ozbiljnu krizu. UEFA se priprema za podnošenje kaznene prijave protiv predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina zbog nesavjesnog poslovanja povezanog s njegovim neuspjelim projektom 'FIFA Forward Enterprise'

    • La Repubblica (Italy)14:50edited after publishing
      La Uefa vuole denunciare Infantino: “Gestione criminale per impossessarsi di risorse della Fifa”

      previouslyLa Uefa vuole denunciare Infantino: “Pronti a un’azione penale”

      Presentata alla Corte distrettuale Usa la richiesta di emettere un'ordinanza per l'accesso a documenti Fifa ritenuti "probatori". L’Esecutivo: “Serve una nuova leadership”

    • Index.hr (Croatia)14:54
      UEFA će tužiti Infantina

      UEFA priprema kaznenu prijavu u Švicarskoj protiv predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina zbog pokušaja prodaje udjela u Svjetskom prvenstvu privatnim investitorima, optužujući ga za nesavjesno poslovanje.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)14:55
      Gianni Infantino: Uefa plant Strafverfahren gegen Fifa-Präsident

      Wegen der gescheiterten Investorenpläne für die Fußball-WM wächst der Druck auf Fifa-Chef Gianni Infantino. Die Uefa fordert nun vor einem US-Gericht Dokumente ein, Ziel ist ein Strafverfahren.

    • Le Figaro (France)14:56
      Crise à la Fifa : l’UEFA prépare une plainte pour «gestion déloyale» contre Gianni Infantino

      L’UEFA est en train de préparer une plainte contre Gianni Infantino, le patron de la Fifa, pour «gestion déloyale» après le projet avorté de l’ouverture du Mondial à des investisseurs privés.

    • El País (Spain)15:00
      La UEFA prepara una denuncia por la vía penal contra Infantino por su frustrado plan para vender los derechos comerciales del Mundial

      Ceferin había amenazado con un boicot en respuesta al anuncio de la organización internacional, una operación valorada en 4.000 millones de dólares

    • Le Monde (France)15:06
      L’UEFA prépare une procédure pénale contre Gianni Infantino « pour gestion déloyale » en Suisse

      L’instance européenne a déposé une motion devant un tribunal fédéral aux Etats-Unis afin d’obtenir des documents et des témoignages autour du projet controversé – depuis abandonné – de cession des parts de la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés.

    • ABC (Spain)15:10
      La UEFA se prepara para iniciar acciones penales contra Infantino por su intento de privatizar el Mundial

      La lucha de poder en la cúspide del fútbol mundial ha entrado en fase judicial. La UEFA de Aleksander Ceferin se prepara para emprender acciones de tipo penal contra el presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, ante los tribunales suizos por una supuesta mala gestión financiera en su fallido plan de vender a inversores privados las ganancias de las próximas ediciones del Mundial . El organismo europeo confirmó este jueves que ha presentado varios documentos ante la justicia estadounidense para...

    • 24sata (Croatia)15:12
      Englezi pišu: Uefa je službeno podigla tužbu protiv Infantina

      Uefa je zaratila s Fifom i Infantinom zbog tajnog plana o prodaji prava na SP privatnicima. Europska nogometna organizacija podnijela je tužbu te sve dokaze za koje smatra da će biti dovoljni za dobivanje spora

    • Vecernji list (Croatia)15:18
      UEFA bez milosti: Krovna europska organizacija pokreće kazneni postupak protiv FIFA-e i Infantina

      UEFA žestoko osuđuje poteze FIFA-e u posljednje vrijeme te su u potpunosti izgubili povjerenje u Infantina

    • DW Top Stories15:26
      UEFA to bring criminal complaint against Infantino

      European football’s governing body said it is preparing a criminal complaint against the FIFA president over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.

    • Le Monde (France)15:30
      L’Afrique, dernier rempart d’un Gianni Infantino contesté de toutes parts à la tête de la FIFA

      Alors que les confédérations européenne, asiatique et nord-américaine ont demandé le départ du président de l’instance internationale du football, la confédération africaine se range derrière celui qui a largement choyé les pays du continent.

    • Al Jazeera English15:32
      UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino

      UEFA considers ‌criminal complaint ​against Infantino over failed World Cup sell-off plans but suspends boycott threat.

    • Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15:33
      UEFA-i je dosta! Krovna kuća europskog nogometa pokreće kazneni postupak protiv Infantina i FIFA-e

      Čini se kako smo dobili novi "čin" u nogometnoj drami koju je izazvao predsjednik FIFA-e Gianni Infantino. Podsjetimo, on je planirao prodati prava na Svjetsko prvenstvo privatnim kompanijama, ali taj je plan, srećom, propao nakon što su se planu javno usprotivile mnoge organizacije, među kojima je...

    • Die Zeit (Germany)15:38
      Investorenplan der Fifa: Uefa will Strafverfahren gegen Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino

      URL changednow www.zeit.de/sport/2026-08/uefa-will-strafverfahren-gegen-fifa-chef-gianni-infantino-gxe

      Der europäische Fußballverband will laut einem Gerichtsdokument ein Strafverfahren gegen Infantino einleiten. Es geht dabei um den Vorwurf der kriminellen Misswirtschaft.

    • Die Zeit (Germany)15:38
      Investorenplan der Fifa: Uefa will Strafverfahren gegen Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino

      Der europäische Fußballverband will laut einem Gerichtsdokument ein Strafverfahren gegen Infantino einleiten. Es geht dabei um den Vorwurf der kriminellen Misswirtschaft.

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:51
      “Voleva svendere i diritti dei Mondiali per un beneficio economico”: l’Uefa vuole portare il presidente Fifa Infantino in tribunale, pronta una denuncia penale

      L’Uefa vuole presentare una denuncia penale in Svizzera contro il presidente della Fifa, Gianni Infantino: a riferirlo è il Guardian, spiegando che per il dirigente italo-svizzero viene ipotizzata una cattiva gestione finanziaria in relazione al suo piano poi fallito per cedere a investitori privati una quota dei diritti commerciali del Mondiale. In una nuova escalation […] L'articolo “Voleva svendere i diritti dei Mondiali per un beneficio economico”: l’Uefa vuole portare il presidente Fifa...

    • Die Zeit (Germany)16:00
      Fußball-Politik: FIFA-Machtkampf eskaliert: UEFA will Infantino verklagen
    • Le Monde English16:00
      UEFA pursuing criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

      The European football body has requested permission to gather evidence for a potential criminal complaint against FIFA's president over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup.

    • Telegram.hr (Croatia)16:08
      Čeferin i UEFA kreću na Infantina: Sprema se pravni postupak protiv FIFA-inog šefa

      Slučaj bi s mogao voditi u Švicarskoj

    • Libération (France)16:33
      Fifa : l’UEFA prépare une plainte pour «gestion déloyale» contre Infantino

      L’instance européenne estime dans une requête préliminaire que le projet mort-né du Suisse d’ouvrir le Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés «a infligé un préjudice direct et concret à la réputation de la Fifa».

    • iheart.com16:41
      UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Chief

      UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...

    • iheart.com16:41
      UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Chief

      UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...

    • iheart.com16:41
      UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Chief

      UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...

    • iheart.com16:41
      UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Chief

      UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...

    • iheart.com16:41
      UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Chief

      UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...

    • iheart.com16:41
      UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Chief

      UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...

    • iheart.com16:41
      UEFA Prepares Criminal Complaint Against FIFA Chief

      UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...

    • Channel News Asia17:03
      UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents in planned Swiss case against Infantino

      UEFA alleged that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had secretly developed a proposal to transfer FIFA’s commercial rights to a new subsidiary with a small group of advisers and investors.

    • ABC News (Australia)17:29
      UEFA planning criminal claim against FIFA boss over World Cup proposal

      European football's governing body, UEFA, is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA's embattled president, Gianni Infantino, over his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

    • the-star.co.ke18:30
      Uefa pursuing criminal legal action against Infantino

      Documents seen by BBC Sport show an application has been made by European football's governing body

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)18:32
      UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA chief over World Cup sell-off plan: Court filings

      Planned legal challenge set to be launched in Switzerland, where FIFA's main headquarters is located, say legal filings

    • RMF24 (Poland)19:49
      Infantino ma kłopoty. UEFA szykuje pozew przeciwko szefowi FIFA

      Infantino ma kłopoty. UEFA szykuje pozew przeciwko szefowi FIFA

    • Le Monde English21:32
      Africa, last line of defense for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino

      As the European, Asian and North American confederations call for Infantino's resignation, the African confederation stands behind the man who has long favored the continent's nations.

    • La Repubblica (Italy)21:35
      La geopolitica del pallone tra lealisti e ribelli: i calciatori vip e il legame con la Fifa

      Cannavaro, Totti, Vieri e Zanetti con Infantino. Figo lo contesta. L’Africa con il presidente, sostenuto dai Paesi del Golfo a cui darà i Mondiali. L’Europa guida l’opposizione con centro-nord America e Asia

29. Fri, 28 August 2026

    6 reports
    • AllAfrica04:05
      Africa: FIFA in Africa - Has Gianni Infantino Really Helped Football Development?

      [The Conversation Africa] Gianni Infantino might have backed down from his proposal to sell a minority stake of Fifa to corporate investors and he may be facing a backlash from all sides, but the steady commercialisation of the game continues.

    • El Mundo (Spain)08:43
      La UEFA pide citar a Joshua Kushner en un tribunal de Nueva York para recabar pruebas sobre Infantino

      El organismo europeo prepara la denuncia contra el presidente de la FIFA por el fallido proyecto para privatizar parte de los derechos comerciales del organismo internacional Leer

    • Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)09:19
      Serie: Wie hast du dich verändert: Der Aufsteiger

      Er wurde als Sohn eines Hausmädchens und eines Tellerwäschers geboren, als Fifa-Chef ist er heute der umstrittenste Mann des Fußballs. Wie hast du dich verändert, Gianni Infantino?

    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:34
      Che tristezza il sostegno delle “leggende” a Infantino: è tutto bello quando puoi girare il mondo gratis, dai viaggi in business agli alberghi di lusso

      Tra i sinonimi della parola “leggenda”, dopo “narrazione”, “mito”, “epopea” e “favola”, vengono riportati anche i meno nobili “balla”, “panzana”, “frottola”, “invenzione” e “fandonia”. Di fronte alla lettera di sostegno al presidente della Fifa Gianni Infantino, firmata da una serie di “Legend” del calcio internazionale, tra le quali Cannavaro, Totti, Materazzi, Vieri, Zanetti, Cafu, Cambiasso […] L'articolo Che tristezza il sostegno delle “leggende” a Infantino: è tutto bello quando puoi...

    • El Mundo (Spain)20:41
      Las claves de la batalla judicial del a UEFA contra Infantino: "gestión criminal", enriquecimiento propio, corrupción de funcionarios y secretismo

      El organismo europeo acelera el proceso penal contra el actual presidente de la FIFA tras su intento de privatizar parte de sus derechos comerciales a través de la empresa FIFA Forward Enterprise con el inversionista Joshua Kushner como socio Leer

    • El Mundo (Spain)23:48
      Joshua Kushner, el multimillonario detrás del caso Infantino: Trump, los Lakers y ahora, en el foco de la investigación

      El hermano del yerno del presidente de Estados Unidos está ligado, según la UEFA, al proyecto fallido de privatización de los derechos del Mundial. El organismo europeo quiere ahora acceder a la información que maneja Thrive Capital, el fondo del magnate Leer

30. Sat, 29 August 2026

    1 report
    • El Mundo (Spain)12:45
      Aviones privados, colchones y zapatos blancos: todas las obsesiones y gastos desmesurados de la FIFA en el expediente Infantino

      Infantino supuestamente cobró a la FIFA por artículos personales, incluyendo flores, un esmoquin, equipo de gimnasio, servicios de lavandería e incluso un colchón, porque el descanso es importante. Leer

31. Sun, 30 August 2026

    5 reports
    • Channel News Asia10:41
      Dutch FA calls for complete FIFA overhaul, proposes global summit in Amsterdam
    • Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:50
      La Federcalcio olandese ora esclude Infantino: “Facciamo un vertice senza di lui. La Fifa va riorganizzata”

      La Federcalcio olandese ha chiesto la convocazione ad Amsterdam di un vertice internazionale, senza il presidente Gianni Infantino (negli ultimi giorni nella bufera dopo la notizia che la Uefa vuole denunciarlo), per discutere una profonda riforma della governance della Fifa. In una nota, la Knvb sostiene che l’organizzazione mondiale del calcio abbia bisogno “di una […] L'articolo La Federcalcio olandese ora esclude Infantino: “Facciamo un vertice senza di lui. La Fifa va riorganizzata”...

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)11:44
      Gianni Infantino: Niederländischer Verband fordert Fifa-Zukunftsgipfel vor Wahl

      Im März entscheidet sich, ob Gianni Infantino Fifa-Chef bleibt. Doch selbst eine Abwahl wäre laut dem niederländischen Fußballverband KNVB zu wenig. Er will ein internationales Gipfeltreffen ausrichten.

    • Al Jazeera English12:06
      Infantino must go by 2027 in FIFA overhaul, Dutch football body says

      KNVB invites associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.

    • France Info (France)20:13
      Fifa : Michel Platini estime que Gianni Infantino "doit partir" car il n'a pas "respecté les règles" du football

      L'ancien président de l'UEFA est monté au créneau contre l'actuel président de la Fifa, dimanche.

32. Mon, 31 August 2026

    4 reports
    • Le Monde (France)00:31
      Michel Platini estime que Gianni Infantino « doit partir » de la présidence de la FIFA

      Ces déclarations interviennent alors que le patron de la FIFA fait face à une contestation croissante de plusieurs confédérations, notamment après son projet avorté d’ouverture de la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés.

    • Libération (France)05:40
      Fifa : Platini estime qu’Infantino «doit partir» car il n’a pas «respecté les règles» du football

      L’ancien n°10 s’est exprimé dimanche 30 août sur Canal +. «J’ai toujours su qu’il aimait beaucoup l’argent et le pouvoir», a-t-il commenté à propos de son ex-bras droit quand il présidait l’UEFA.

    • Al Jazeera English06:33
      FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says former UEFA boss Platini

      In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving 'money and power'.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)10:04
      Gianni Infantino: Ex-Uefa-Chef Michel Platini attackiert Fifa-Boss scharf

      URL changednow www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/michel-platini-ueber-gianni-infantino-ich-wusste-immer-dass-er-geld-und-macht-sehr-gern-mag-a-5f7ff4bf-ea5a-4ce7-940a-32b519abba36#ref=rss

      Einst arbeitete Gianni Infantino unter Michel Platini bei der Uefa. Mittlerweile geht der Franzose gerichtlich gegen den Fifa-Boss vor und kritisiert ihn scharf. Infantino habe versagt, weil er die Regeln des Spiels nicht respektiere.

33. Tue, 1 September 2026

    6 reports
    • Channel News Asia01:43
      Key player Kushner regrets the way FIFA private investment proposal played out
    • Le Monde (France)03:43
      Projet économique avorté de la FIFA : l’investisseur américain Joshua Kushner avoue ne pas avoir imaginé l’ampleur des réactions négatives

      Le milliardaire a déclaré qu’il « ne se serait pas engagé » dans le plan du patron de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, d’ouvrir la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés s’il avait anticipé la contestation. Mais il affirme soutenir les « motivations du projet ».

    • 24sata (Croatia)04:35
      Zbog njega je Trump zvao Infantina, a sad stiže u Everton

      Iznos bi s bonusima mogao narasti na približno 50 milijuna eura, a Amerikanac bi danas bi trebao otputovati u Englesku na liječnički pregled

    • Al Jazeera English09:19
      Football power struggle caused FIFA World Cup plan fallout, says Kushner

      Investor Joshua Kushner blames football's 'political dynamics' for FIFA's leadership crisis involving Gianni Infantino.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)10:32
      Fifa: Joshua Kushner geht auf Distanz zu Infantino-Plan

      Joshua Kushner und sein Investorenverbund sollten Geld in die Vermarktung der Fußball-WM stecken – das war der Plan von Fifa-Boss Gianni Infantino. Doch der Investor bereut jetzt, dass er in die Pläne involviert war.

    • Libération (France)10:56
      Scandale de la Fifa : l’investisseur Joshua Kushner, frère du gendre de Trump, regrette d’avoir suivi Infantino

      L’homme d’affaires américain, personnage de premier plan dans le scandale estival du football mondial, a reconnu qu’il «ne serait pas engagé» dans le plan mort-né d’ouvrir la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés s’il avait su qu’il occasionnerait une telle révolte.

34. Wed, 2 September 2026

    3 reports
    • Die Zeit (Germany)04:11
      Kritik am FIFA-Präsidenten: Carro: «Wir führen jetzt einen Kampf gegen Infantino»
    • AllAfrica12:11
      Nigeria: Infantino Pledges FIFA Support for Nigeria's Football Devt

      [This Day] FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged the world football governing body's continued support for the development and restructuring of Nigerian football following a high-level meeting with a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko in Zurich.

    • Channel News Asia22:31
      Cameroon's Eto'o says African federations should support Infantino
35. Thu, 3 September 2026

    13 reports
    • Japan Times00:00
      What’s wrong with FIFA ? Look beyond Infantino

      Infantino's failed stake‑sale plan exposes FIFA's deeper structural flaws, showing that only reform can prevent future leaders from repeating the same autocratic patterns.

    • El País (Spain)03:30edited after publishing
      Por qué encalla el primer asalto de la UEFA al poder de Infantino: claves de un boicot que nunca fue

      previouslyEncalla el primer asalto de la UEFA al poder de Infantino

      El presidente de la FIFA sigue en el cargo un mes después del escándalo de la privatización del Mundial y Europa no boicotea la Copa del Mundo sub-20 femenina

    • Al Jazeera English06:15
      Eto’o calls on African football federations to support FIFA chief Infantino

      Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.

      1 reprint

      • Anadolu Agency (AA)3 Sept, 19:20their copy
    • ANSA (Italy)08:52
      Calciomercato, Buonfiglio: "Mi sarei aspettato di vedere spesi meglio i soldi"

      Candidatura Fifa di Infantino, Malagò: "Sarebbe autolesionismo andare contro l'Uefa"

    • Le Figaro (France)09:44
      «Gianni Infantino donne la possibilité aux Africains de rêver», soutient Samuel Eto’o, président de la Fédération camerounaise

      Soutien du président de la Fifa, la légende camerounaise explique, dans un entretien accordé à L’Équipe, les problématiques auxquelles il fait face pour développer le football dans son pays, et plus généralement en Afrique.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)17:25
      Gianni Infantino in der Kritk: Wer wird in einem Jahr Fifa-Präsident sein?

      Fifa‑Präsident Gianni Infantino steht nach der Aufregung über seinen Investorenplan massiv in der Kritik. Aber reicht das, um ihn abzulösen? Sportrechtler Martin Nolte erläutert den Machtkampf im Weltfußball.

    • Channel News Asia18:06
      FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' in fight over Infantino plan
    • Al Jazeera English19:43edited after publishing
      FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ over Infantino, World Cup plan

      previouslyFIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosures

      UEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA's request.

    • ABC News (Australia)20:34
      FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' over World Cup sell-off plan

      Football's major governing bodies continue to fight over the failed plan by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell off the rights for the World Cup, with the global governing body accusing European body UEFA of a "smear campaign" against the president.

    • DW Top Stories22:35
      FIFA blames UEFA for 'smear campaign' against Infantino

      The dispute between the two football associations reached a US court, in which UEFA is looking for permission to collect evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.

    • DW Top Stories22:35
      FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' against Infantino

      The dispute between the two football associations reached a US court, in which UEFA is looking for permission to collect evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.

    • Le Monde (France)23:01
      La FIFA dénonce une « campagne de dénigrement » menée par l’UEFA à son égard

      Dans le sillage du projet économique avorté de la FIFA, l’instance européenne prépare une action en justice contre le patron du football mondial, Gianni Infantino, pour « gestion déloyale ».

    • hitc.com23:05
      FIFA accuses UEFA of waging smear campaign to protect European elite from emerging nations

      FIFA has accused UEFA of running a smear campaign against them and president Gianni Infantino.

36. Fri, 4 September 2026

    7 reports
    • Anadolu Agency (AA)00:10
      FIFA accuses UEFA of waging ‘smear campaign’ against Infantino: Report

      World football body asks US court to reject or delay UEFA bid for documents related to abandoned private investment plan

    • Japan Times01:25
      FIFA accuses UEFA of running ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino

      Infantino, up for reelection for a fourth term in March 2027, has been criticized since tabling the now-abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.

    • 24sata (Croatia)05:26
      Fifa žestoko uzvratila Uefi: 'Vode kampanju blaćenja protiv nas i predsjednika Infantina'

      Projekt FFE predviđao je veliko povećanje iznosa za članice. Prema ranijim tvrdnjama, svaka bi nacionalna federacija u ciklusu od 2027. do 2030. mogla dobiti znatno više novca nego prema sadašnjem modelu

    • Index.hr (Croatia)05:45
      Jača sukob FIFA-e i UEFA-e. Infantino odgovorio Čeferinu

      FIFA i UEFA su u pravnom sporu. Sve je krenulo još tijekom Svjetskog prvenstva ovog ljeta.

    • Channel News Asia08:39
      Infantino attendance uncertain as FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup opens in Poland
    • moroccoworldnews.com10:26
      FIFA Accuses UEFA of ‘Smear Campaign’ in World Cup Rights Row

      FIFA has accused UEFA of conducting a “smear campaign” against the global governing body and its leadership.

    • tribune.com.pk11:41
      FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup begins

      Infantino attendance uncertain in Poland