Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino Fallout over World Cup sell-off plan continues Evening Standard · Aug 11
Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head Football Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on the Fifa president by calling for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to the crisis engulfing world football The Guardian - AU · 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. Bangkok Post · 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 Independent UK · 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… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
Trump warns FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' by replacing Infantino US President Donald Trump on Monday defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning football's governing body would be making a "terrible mistake" by replacing him. France 24 · Aug 11
Morning Mail: Scores killed in Colombia quake; call for action on sudden cardiac deaths; car insurance costs soar More than 100 people have been killed by a powerful 7.4 magnitude quake in western Colombia The Guardian - AU · 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. Sports Illustrated · Aug 10
Are Manchester United about to return to relevance under Michael Carrick? In a mailbag edition of his newsletter, Jonathan answers questions about Michael Carrick, VAR and the Premier League’s new teams The Guardian - US · 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… The Economic Times · Aug 10
Self-aggrandisement, backslapping and news from the past: it’s José time In today’s Football Daily: It’s documentary time on Netflix. Tudum! The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
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. Euronews · Aug 10
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. Sports Illustrated · Aug 10
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10 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 · Aug 10 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".
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Infantino slammed in open letter signed by three confederations as football’s civil war takes fresh turn IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 10 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
FourFourTwo · Aug 10 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 · Aug 10 🔴 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 National (Scotland) · Aug 10 Football governing body trio pen open letter amid Gianni Infantino controversy The presidents and general secretaries of three continental football governing bodies have penned an open letter in response to controversy…
FourFourTwo · Aug 10 UEFA aren’t the good guys in FIFA’s failed World Cup sell-off as locked-away blueprint proves FIFA may have shelved their World Cup landgrab, but UEFA’s motives are clear
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9 La Liga president Javier Tebas says ‘Infantino era is over’ at Fifa Javier Tebas, the La Liga president, has accused Gianni Infantino of ‘destroying the essence of football’ and said his time is up at Fifa
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9 Keir Starmer: the super sub Fifa needs Brief letters: Fifa presidency | Humanist funeral | AI cab confusion | Clacton byelection | Standing up for pubs
Sports Illustrated · Aug 9 ‘More Than Ever’—FIFA Launch Stunning Gianni Infantino Defense After Fresh Allegations FIFA are not backing down in their support of the under-fire president.