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FIFA warns against efforts to undermine Infantino amid deepening leadership crisis

FIFA issued a warning against concerted efforts to undermine President Gianni Infantino. This statement follows a failed proposal and criticism from UEFA and other officials. Infantino's leadership faces challenges, though many member associations support him. FIFA stated that any challenges must follow established democratic procedures. The organization will vigorously challenge…

The Economic Times

FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino

PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.

Bangkok Post

Fifa defends Gianni Infantino and launches attack after ‘effort to undermine’ president

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

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Fifa hits out at attempts to ‘undermine’ Gianni Infantino in furious statement

Infantino has faced calls to resign over an abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup

The Independent UK

Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report

PARIS (FRANCE) - 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.

Bangkok Post

Chelsea, England Star Backs UEFA Boycott As Pressure Mounts on Gianni Infantino

The under-pressure FIFA president is making enemies at every turn.

Sports Illustrated

Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino's side

Lise Klaveness, Norway's football chief, has become a vocal critic of FIFA's current leadership. She has publicly called for Gianni Infantino's resignation due to governance concerns. Klaveness is now being considered a potential successor to Infantino if he steps down. However, significant obstacles exist for her candidacy, particularly outside Europe.…

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Infantino denies secret six-figure payment to alleged lover

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The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino denies claim that Uefa ‘paid off his lover’

Uefa has confirmed a ‘departure payment was made to the individual in question’ during Infantino’s time working for European football’s governing body, but the Fifa president has refuted the claims

The Independent UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’

Uefa has confirmed a ‘departure payment’ was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with Gianni Infantino, allegations Fifa has dismissed as ‘categorically untrue’

The Guardian - UK

Sepp Blatter lecturing Gianni Infantino is embarrassing for him, for FIFA and for football

The former FIFA President’s constant digs at his successor is a sad reflection of the state of the game

FourFourTwo

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 Guardian - UK

Infantino’s World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa’s crisis has deep and rotten roots

It has been a remarkable few days for an institution that may be irredeemable but this is a story that stretches back to a decision in 2010

The Guardian - UK

Burnham says it is ‘insane’ World Cup has not been hosted in UK since 1966

‘It makes you wonder whether the authorities at the European and global level have something against us,’ Burnham said

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Euronews

The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief?

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

It must be tricky for Farage to remember what’s what. It’s so hideously complicated

I can’t pass up the moment the Reform leader celebrates his byelection victory against ‘the establishment’ – a man with a dustbin on his head

Evening Standard

Burnham: It is ‘insane’ UK has not hosted World Cup since 1966

Prime Minister says he wonders whether Fifa and Uefa have ‘something against’ UK over failure to award country hosting rights to another World Cup

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France 24

US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia as Trump-endorsed president takes office

The US State Department announced late Friday that President Donald Trump's administration plans to provide $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as the country's new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn into office. De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger", vowed to "defeat narco-terrorists" in his…

The Economic Times

Soccer: Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness demanded Gianni Infantino's resignation. She stated he lacks institutional trust to govern FIFA stably. The international football cooperation faces significant trouble and needs reform. Norway did not support Infantino in the 2023 election and will not again. The organization must focus on governance reform…

The Guardian - UK

EA Sports FC 27: what does the next instalment of the world’s biggest football game have in store?

The all-conquering franchise’s revamps are technically impressive, its transfers more true to life – and its new grassroots social hub is surprising fun

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 Independent UK

Norway set to lodge fresh Fifa complaint after demanding Infantino to resign

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The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino told ‘there is no way back’ as Norway chief urges him to quit

Gianni Infantino is facing calls to resign in the wake of his failed World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK

Trailblazing Premier League official Sian Massey-Ellis retires after landing FA role

Sian Massey-Ellis has called time on her distinguished career as a Premier League assistant referee

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