FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 | History Defined

Why the USMNT’s Folarin Balogun World Cup Scandal Is Far From Over

The future of FIFA president Gianni Infantino is wrapped up in the ongoing quest for clarity over Balogun.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Inspires Shock Support Again After Global Backlash

The FIFA President’s initial plan to sell stakes of the World Cup led to widespread boycotts and condemnation.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel

Gianni Infantino is facing a rebellion from members of the Fifa council who are attempting to force an extraordinary general meeting that could develop into a leadership challenge

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

No go for Infantino: How Fifa's World Cup private investment plan imploded

The planet's most powerful football administrator Gianni Infantino on Saturday yielded to the international collective when he pulled the plug on a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. His proposals for world football's governing body Fifa to reform its commercial operations had sparked a furious backlash.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 1

Why FIFA Scrapped Plans for Selling the World Cup, What Comes Next

FIFA will hold presidential elections in March, when Infantino could be challenged for the first time in more than a decade.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1

FIFA Forward Enterprise Abandoned: Infantino Withdraws $20 Billion Proposal After Widespread Football Backlash

Gianni Infantino has withdrawn FIFA's $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal less than 72 hours after its announcement, following opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, the AFC and other football stakeholders.

International Business Times · Aug 1

FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members

FIFA has scrapped its plans to sell off a share of the World Cup after facing heavy opposition from various quarters. UEFA expressed strong disapproval, warning of boycotts and alleging that FIFA was compromising the integrity of football. President Infantino acknowledged that the initiative caused rifts within the organization, leading…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world

Ultimately doomed plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup caused chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the opposition

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke

The walls started closing in on Gianni Infantino after another dramatic day that saw one of his senior advisoers resign and brought a scathing rebuke from Fifa’s own chief operating officer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Andy Burnham weighs in with strong message against Gianni Infantino row amid FIFA chaos

The UK Prime Minister has vented his ire at the 'outrageous' plans of 'the wrong man to lead the organisation'

FourFourTwo · Jul 31