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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 · Aug 2

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’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

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 · Aug 2

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

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The Independent UK · Aug 2

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.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

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

The Independent UK · Aug 2

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.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 2

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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 · Aug 2

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

The Independent UK · Aug 2

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

Trump's FIFA pal takes a big L

FIFA head and Trump BFF Gianni Infantino thrives on greed and hubris. This time he went too far

Salon · 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

FIFA and Infantino face an uncertain future as leading soccer nations fight for change

After one of the most turbulent and controversial few days in the history of world soccer, the future of FIFA and its leader Gianni Infantino are under intense scrutiny.

The Conversation · Aug 2

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The Economic Times · Aug 2

Infantino faces crisis as UEFA, CONCACAF declare lost confidence over scrapped FIFA World Cup deal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under intense scrutiny following a failed proposal for commercial rights that has eroded trust among regional confederations such as UEFA and CONCACAF. This situation has sparked concerns about his leadership style as football officials call for increased transparency and involvement in governance. With the criticism…

Euronews · Aug 1

UEFA declares to have 'lost confidence' in Infantino over 'shabby, back room, opaque deal'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1

USMNT Transfer Watch: Every Completed, in Progress, Rumored Summer 2026 Move

At least two young American stars appear headed for Europe.

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Fifa president Infantino abandons $20 billion World Cup plan after global backlash

Fifa president Gianni Infantino abandoned his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity. This decision followed significant pushback from football organizations across the globe. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation all voiced strong opposition to the proposal. Infantino stated the project created divisions no longer serving its…

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Sports Illustrated · Aug 1

Gianni Infantino: Will FIFA President Leave After Failed World Cup Plans?

Gianni Infantino is now facing unprecedented pressure after his failed plans to sell shares in future FIFA World Cups

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1

President Trump Gives One-Word Response to Infantino’s Failed World Cup Plan

Before his plan to sell stakes in FIFA, the president of soccer’s governing body, Gianni Infantino, first came under fire for his close friendship with U.S. President Trump.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

There can be no letup. Humiliated Infantino must stand down at Fifa or be removed

Uefa’s decisive call for a boycott and declaration of no confidence must be the opening salvos in a concerted push to dethrone the game’s global leader

Radio France Internationale · Aug 1

European football chiefs say they have lost confidence in Fifa boss Infantino

European football's governing body Uefa on Saturday said it had lost confidence in the Fifa boss Gianni Infantino after world soccer's ruling organisation abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup.

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Gianni Infantino’s demise isn’t enough – Fifa must fundamentally change

FIFA IN CRISIS: Infantino’s fall after his scandalous World Cup sell-off plan is being compared to that of Margaret Thatcher, writes Miguel Delaney, but football needs to think much bigger than just getting rid of one man

France 24 · Aug 1

European football body declares no confidence in FIFA's Infantino after World Cup sell-off plan

European football's governing body UEFA said Saturday that the president of the sport’s global governing body, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, had “lost” their "confidence" after his bid to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company. Infantino had earlier dropped the plan,…

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Burnham says Fifa made ‘right decision’ to scrap World Cup investment plan

Gianni Infantino backtracked overnight on his investment plan.

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