USMNT Receives Major Advantage for Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals Mauricio Pochettino’s men are hoping to put on a show against Haiti in a few weeks. Sports Illustrated · Oct 22
Haiti move Nations League home clash with USA to Miami amid gang violence crisis Unable to play on home soil amid a worsening security crisis, Haiti will host the US in Miami, where a large Haitian community promises a warm welcome The Guardian - US · Oct 22
Gianni Infantino faces grilling at potentially ‘explosive’ Fifa council meeting Gianni Infantino will be questioned by Fifa council members over the World Cup sell-off plan, the Folarin Balogun affair and the peace prize The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
‘Love It’—How Lionel Messi Could Complete Trophy Set at Inter Miami What do you do for the player who has won it all? Scour the earth for more trophies. Sports Illustrated · Oct 12
African football chiefs back Infantino to remain as Fifa boss Gianni Infantino's bid to remain the head of world football's governing body Fifa gathered strength on Friday after backing from African executives and reports that a potential rival was pulling out of the race for the job as the game's most powerful administrator. Radio France Internationale · Oct 9
Victor Montagliani eyes re-election at Concacaf that would rule out Fifa presidency run Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has clarified his intentions to staff at the confederation after he was touted as a potential rival to Gianni Infantino at Fifa The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Mauricio Pochettino Identifies Biggest Threat to USMNT in Match vs. Canada The U.S. men’s national team has fallen to Canada in the nations’ last two battles. Sports Illustrated · Oct 6
Fifa reportedly allowed DR Congo into World Cup despite ineligible player in qualifying Fifa allowed the Democratic Republic of the Congo to compete at this summer’s World Cup despite reports suggesting an internal investigation found that the country had fielded an ineligible player in qualifying The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
A celebratory remark after a soccer game deepens rift between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Haiti’s 4-1 win over the Dominican Republic during a recent soccer match has unleashed long simmering racial, political and economic tensions between the two countries that share the island of Hispaniola The Independent UK · Oct 5
USMNT vs. Mexico—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The U.S. men’s national team will look to make it three wins in a row when it faces its Concacaf rival. Sports Illustrated · Oct 3
Cavan Sullivan vs. Gilberto Mora: The Battle to Impress on the Biggest Stage Two of soccer’s brightest stars represent a new era for the biggest rivalry in Concacaf. Sports Illustrated · Oct 2
How much can FIFA give? Infantino orders review after $2.1 billion funding push FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ordered an assessment regarding financial distributions to national associations. This initiative follows requests from UEFA and CONCACAF for a $2.1 billion payout. Each of FIFA's 211 member associations may receive at least $10 million in the next cycle. Infantino emphasized the need for proper governance… The Economic Times · Sep 29
Gianni Infantino ready to accept demands for larger payouts from $6bn reserves The Fifa president has said ‘the ambition is welcome’ in a letter sent to all six confederation presidents, while also mounting a fresh defence of his failed FFE scheme The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Will anyone topple Infantino? How Fifa president is trying to cling on after World Cup sell-off debacle Fifa president continues to lobby for re-election despite no other candidates coming forward to challenge him The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
France 24 · Sep 21 Infantino says open to FIFA reform talks after World Cup controversy FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed an external review of how the football association makes decisions, including who has a say in major initiatives. Infantino faced backlash and calls for a boycott over the summer after proposing to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
France 24 · Sep 18 UEFA, CONCACAF demand FIFA make $2.1 billion payout to member groups amid funding row UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle. The demand comes amid tensions over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the…
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Uefa and Concacaf urge Infantino to hand over millions from Fifa’s eye-watering cash reserves Uefa and Concacaf believe Fifa will have £4.5 billion in cash reserves by the end of the year
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18 Uefa and Concacaf ask Gianni Infantino to give Fifa’s billions to its member associations Aleksander Ceferin and Victor Montagliani have proposed a payout of at least $10m to each association and want the plan to be considered by the Fifa Council
The Guardian - US · Sep 12 What can halt Fifa’s authoritarian turn under Infantino? Change from the outside The World Cup and its aftermath made clear that Fifa needs independent oversight by governments and NGOs dedicated to preserving the people’s game
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Gianni Infantino snubs US investigation into Fifa’s Trump links Infantino was informed in late July that an investigation was being launched into Fifa’s ‘sustained campaign’ to curry favour with Donald Trump
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 Infantino installs loyalist to oversee Caribbean as he splits Fifa management Fifa president’s move is widely regarded by his opponents as an attempt to split the Concacaf nations working with Uefa to remove him from office
International Business Times UK · Sep 6 Gianni Infantino Seeks Fourth FIFA Term Despite Revolt Over Abandoned World Cup Stake Sale Gianni Infantino aims for a fourth term as FIFA president, facing opposition after a controversial investment proposal. UEFA and other confederations challenge his leadership amid ongoing legal disputes.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 6 ‘Of Course’—Gianni Infantino Spells Out His Future With FIFA Ahead of Next Election A vast number of soccer nations are keen to see the FIFA president ousted from his post.
France 24 · Sep 6 Under-fire FIFA boss Infantino to seek re-election despite calls to resign FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to seek his fourth and final term in next year’s election, despite the outrage sparked by his now-shelved plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “Nothing has changed,” a spokesman for football’s governing body confirmed on Sunday, referring to an announcement…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6 Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, will be standing for re-election in March despite being under enormous pressure to resign