Gianni Infantino Ignores Concacaf President Plea As FIFA Power Crisis Continues FIFA president Gianni Infantino continues to steal headlines as FIFA’s power struggle added another chapter. Sports Illustrated · Aug 23
Nordic soccer associations have 'lost confidence' in FIFA boss Infantino Six Nordic national soccer associations have piled more pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino by saying they had “lost confidence” in his leadership The Independent UK · Aug 23
Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean Gianni Infantino has angered many of the Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
Infantino defies FIFA vice president's request to stay away from Caribbean youth tournament FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a rare public appearance in the Caribbean despite a request from vice president Victor Montagliani to abstain as pressure mounts over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. France 24 · Aug 22
Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift Gianni Infantino has defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 soccer event in the Caribbean this weekend The Independent UK · Aug 22
Gianni Infantino Issues Bizarre Response to Resignation Question The FIFA president has landed in the Dominican Republic for the weekend. Sports Illustrated · Aug 22
CONCACAF chief asks Infantino to skip youth tournament amid FIFA governance crisis CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to avoid a youth tournament. Montagliani cited mounting opposition to Infantino's leadership as the primary reason. Infantino faces pressure from three confederations to resign from his position. His presence would overshadow the technical nature of the youth competition. The Economic Times · Aug 22
UEFA, Concacaf's Latest Plot to Rival FIFA Would Be Massive Win for the USMNT Both confederations have taken another step toward challenging FIFA. Sports Illustrated · Aug 21
Uefa plots expanded Nations League as pressure ramps up on Gianni Infantino Uefa have begun talks with Concacaf over expanding the Nations League The Independent UK · Aug 21
Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League in latest challenge to Fifa Uefa and Concacaf are considering a combined tournament featuring all 96 European and North and Central American and Caribbean countries The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis Fifa’s president Gianni Infantino may target meetings around the tournament as a chance to lobby for votes The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
Gianni Infantino Threatened With End of FIFA President Reign by Leaked Letter One of FIFA’s strongest opponents has argued that Infantino should be considered an ineligible candidate for March’s elections. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
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 · Aug 14
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 · Aug 14
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14 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 - US · Aug 13 This week’s soccer questions: is the Premier League wide open and should Barça avoid Rodri? 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 - UK · Aug 11 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
Sports Illustrated · Aug 11 ‘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.
Evening Standard · Aug 11 Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino Fallout over World Cup sell-off plan continues
Bangkok Post · Aug 11 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 11 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 National (Scotland) · Aug 11 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…
Sports Illustrated · Aug 10 What the FIFA, Gianni Infantino Controversy Means for USMNT The Stars and Stripes are set to return to play in September.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 10 U.S. Soccer Chimes in on FIFA Controversy, Opposes White House Stance The U.S. is the latest country to pick a side.
The Economic Times · Aug 10 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…