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Continental clash: where world football stands on Fifa and Infantino – explained

With Oceania praising Fifa on Friday, all six confederations have finally had their say on the fallout from the World Cup sell-off plan

The Guardian - UK

FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoff

FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling a stake in World Cup future which sparked global revolt. Regional confederations like UEFA and CONCACAF criticized the move, calling it unacceptable. Infantino later scrapped the plan after facing widespread opposition and criticism from football bodies. Several nations withdrew support for Infantino's leadership following…

The Economic Times

Oceania declares support for Infantino in boost for Fifa president but New Zealand breaks ranks

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared its support for Gianni Infantino in a development that further highlights world football’s civil war

The Guardian - UK

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We look at the many contenders for the English title this season, one of the big potential moves of the summer and chaos at Fifa

The Guardian - US

Infantino’s opponents developing new framework for running world football

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC are working together on a new framework for running world football to replace what they regard as Fifa’s system of patronage

The Guardian - UK

‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

UEFA, AFC and Concacaf are moving towards ousting the FIFA president.

Sports Illustrated

Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino

Fallout over World Cup sell-off plan continues

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Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino

WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors.

Bangkok Post

Donald Trump says ousting Gianni Infantino from Fifa presidency would be ‘terrible mistake’

The US president said world football’s governing body would ‘never be as successful or profitable again’ if Infantino leaves

The Independent UK

Donald Trump warns FIFA of 'terrible mistake' if Gianni Infantino is removed

US President Trump has warned FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s…

The National (Scotland)

What the FIFA, Gianni Infantino Controversy Means for USMNT

The Stars and Stripes are set to return to play in September.

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Soccer Chimes in on FIFA Controversy, Opposes White House Stance

The U.S. is the latest country to pick a side.

Sports Illustrated

What next for beleaguered FIFA president Infantino?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces significant opposition from several confederations. His leadership style and a withdrawn investment plan have drawn sharp criticism. European, North American, and Asian football bodies have openly targeted Infantino's approach. Supporters, including African and South American bodies, remain largely behind the embattled president. The upcoming presidential…

The Economic Times

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter

The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

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Mexico seal place at 2028 Olympics after controversial VAR red card in U-20 win over US

Cristóbal Alfaro scored twice as Mexico retained their Concacaf Under-20 title with a 2-0 victory over the United States in the final at the Azteca on Sunday

Sports Illustrated

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Future Plunged Into Doubt As Three Confederations Issue Scathing Statement

The majority of FIFA’s Member Associations have now turned on the president.

The Guardian - UK

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions

Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf will push for Gianni Infantino to resign after writing an open letter calling for ‘leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it’

Bangkok Post

Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederations

LAUSANNE — Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- Union of European Football Associations (Uefa), Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) -- declared football "belongs to no individual".

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The Independent UK

Uefa leads talks over new competitions after World Cup boycott threat over Gianni Infantino ‘deception’

Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation have accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of ‘deception’ and called for him to resign

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Gianni Infantino receives major new blow to FIFA presidency as peers admit 'trust is broken'

The wagons are circling around FIFA President Gianni Infantino once more

France 24

🔴 FIFA: UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF slam Infantino, say football 'belongs to no individual'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under fire again on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations – UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC – declared football "belongs to no individual".

The Guardian - UK

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’

The Independent UK

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

Italy is the latest to withdraw their endorsement of Infantino after his botched World Cup sell-off plan

The Guardian - UK

Mexico and Argentina line up behind Infantino to deepen football’s civil war

The Mexican and Argentinian football federations have issued their public backing for beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino in a move that has deepened world football’s civil war

France 24

FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

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

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