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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 16 | History Defined

Scrapped proposals, statement wars and the ongoing Infantino furore

In today’s Football Daily: Gianni Infantino and that hot water cooler chat

The Guardian - UK

FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, NY Post reports

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought Trump administration support after a commercial rights deal collapsed. He felt isolated amid negative media coverage following the failed initiative. Infantino had previously forged a close relationship with President Trump. The abandoned deal was reportedly anchored by Thrive Capital, founded by Trump's son-in-law. Reports of…

The Economic Times

Fifa's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan

LONDON — Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) President ⁠Gianni ⁠Infantino sought support from the Donald Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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Scottish FA urged to oppose re-election of 'shameless' Fifa boss Gianni Infantino

The Scottish FA has been urged to follow in the footsteps of Wales and oppose Gianni Infantino's bit to continue his leadership of Fifa

The National (Scotland)

Uefa leads push to force Gianni Infantino resignation after World Cup plan collapses

The Fifa President is under pressure after the collapse of his plans to sell off part of the World Cup, with associations starting to withdraw their endorsement letters for the Swiss official to run for another term

The Independent UK

Legal Threats Loom As Walls Close In on FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Several nations have already come forward to withdraw their support in the FIFA president.

Sports Illustrated

Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan

Uefa has sent a legal letter to Fifa after Infantino’s World Cup sell-off proposal was scrapped

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English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA president

The Welsh FA has already pulled its backing for Infantino’s re-election bid

Evening Standard

These World Cup 2026 trends MUST continue this season to make Premier League fun again

While there were several unsavoury aspects of World Cup 2026, the football itself was thrilling - and the Premier League could learn a thing or two

FourFourTwo

England to follow Wales in withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino

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The Independent UK

How much does Gianni Infantino earn?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing pressure to resign - so what kind of salary should his successor expect?

FourFourTwo

English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after scrapped World Cup sell-off

Infantino’s position as Fifa president is under heavy scrutiny after his failed plan to sell off the World Cup

The Independent UK

Wales, Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief

The announcements come after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership following an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.

Euronews

First nation withdraws support for Fifa’s Gianni Infantino

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The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Wales becomes first nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino

Infantino is facing increased scrutiny after scrapping his World Cup sell-off plan on Friday

France 24

Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino's plans fell apart after UEFA's 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed…

The Guardian - UK

Pressure on Gianni Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election

European nations are to withdraw letters of support for Gianni Infantino, with an appetite to ensure the Fifa president is quickly removed from his post

The Guardian - UK

UCI president backs night-time drug testing after Tour de France controversy

The UCI president, David Lappartient, has given his support to night-time testing, as happened at the Tour de France, in ‘exceptional cases’

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The Independent UK

British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says FIFA President Gianni Infantino is not the right man to lead world soccer’s governing body in the latest fallout from the now abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham calls for ‘wrong man’ Gianni Infantino to be replaced

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Sports Illustrated

Five Potential Candidates to Replace Gianni Infantino As FIFA President—Ranked

Gianni Infantino’s position is hanging in the balance following the collapse of his failed World Cup privatization plans.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is not ‘the right man’ to lead Fifa after World Cup sell-off plan

‘The plan that was put forward was offensive to many people, football people, around the world, and it can’t be the case that we just move on and forget’, the PM said

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Weigh in on Infantino’s Failed World Cup Plot by Fighting Old Battles

FIFA wasn’t the only governing body which received a swipe from Real Madrid.

The Independent UK

Real Madrid hail Uefa for protecting football after World Cup sell-off plans abandoned

Uefa had pledged to boycott Fifa competitions until plans to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors were scrapped

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino has no alternative but to resign with as much grace as he can muster

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Fifa president’s implausible plans to sell a stake in the World Cup mean he has lost the backing of the power brokers of football, and the fans

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