Who could replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA president? Gianni Infantino was already under pressure before the announcement of plans to part-privatise the World Cup, which has led to even more scorn FourFourTwo · Jul 31
Will Gianni Infantino survive as Fifa president? In today’s Football Daily: A tipping point for Fifa’s president? The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Gianni Infantino's adviser quits as FIFA's World Cup stake plan triggers confederation backlash A senior FIFA advisor resigned protesting plans to sell a World Cup stake. European football threatened a boycott, and regional confederations united in opposition. FIFA proposed creating a subsidiary and offering external investors a stake. Despite opposition, FIFA stated it would proceed with its consultation process. Member associations will vote… The Economic Times · Jul 31
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FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 edition FIFA is studying a potential expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams. This analysis will determine the impact of increasing the number of participating national teams. The 2026 edition already saw an increase from 32 to 48 teams. This accelerated study follows FIFA's plan for a new subsidiary. A… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Presidency in Doubt, Senior Adviser Quits Over World Cup Storm 72 hours of complete and utter chaos could cost Infantino a job he’d looked certain to remain in. Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
Football has spoken: Gianni Infantino must go FIFA IN CRISIS: Comment: Fifa’s president operates with arrogance and autonomy – the worldwide rejection of his proposals to sell off stakes in the World Cup must now stand as a final rejection of Infantino himself, writes Jamie Braidwood The Independent UK · Jul 31
Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans UK prime minister is the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step down The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
A history of own goals: Gianni Infantino's timeline of FIFA controversies Europe's national teams have threatened to boycott the FIFA World Cup if Gianni Infantino pushes ahead with his controversial plan to privatise the tournament. Euronews Culture looks back at what brought the world of football under FIFA to breaking point. Euronews · Jul 31
A World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet You’ve got to admire the Fifa president’s chutzpah in trying to flog off football’s greatest prize. If only Uefa wasn’t being so pesky about it all, says Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Burnham demands Infantino resignation after ‘outrageous’ World Cup proposal IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 31
Fifa progressing plans to expand World Cup to 64 teams – what we know IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 31
Fifa rapidly accelerates plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 tournament Fifa has accelerated plans to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams and opened a tender to research companies to assess the economic benefits quickly The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Burnham says Gianni Infantino is ‘wrong man to lead’ Fifa and calls for him to quit The Prime Minister spoke out over the ‘outrageous’ plan to secure private investment for the Football World Cup. The Independent UK · Jul 31
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Evening Standard · Jul 31 Burnham: Infantino is ‘wrong man to lead’ Fifa The Prime Minister spoke out over the ‘outrageous’ plan to secure private investment for the Football World Cup.
Evening Standard · Jul 31 FIFA explore World Cup expansion as pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino amid sell-off controversy FIFA president hoping to stage 64-team tournament in 2030
The National (Scotland) · Jul 31 The Donald Trump World Cup may have been averted - but Gianni Infantino has got to go The threat of a UEFA boycott should end plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors - but FIFA president Gianni Infantino has got to…
Radio France Internationale · Jul 31 Fifa chiefs criticise media for 'misreporting' World Cup sell-off plans Executives at world football's governing body Fifa on Friday said "incorrect" media reports had "disrupted" the presentation of its proposals to open up the World Cup to outside investors.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Fifa accelerate plans for 64-team World Cup amid Gianni Infantino sell-off proposal Infantino is under heavy fire for his plans to privatise the World Cup with Uefa pledging to boycott the tournament if the proposal is passed
Euronews · Jul 31 Exclusive: MEPs demand Infantino appear before European Parliament over FIFA's private investment plan As European football associations threaten to boycott the World Cup, a draft letter obtained by Euronews accused the FIFA President of using the organisation as a “political career ladder”.
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 FIFA Breaks Silence After Global Backlash Over Gianni Infantino's World Cup Sell off Plan FIFA defends its proposal for a new commercial entity amid backlash from global football associations, with European nations threatening to boycott future World Cups if the plan proceeds.
The Conversation · Jul 31 Uefa could boycott the World Cup if Fifa plan goes ahead – what happens next? The 55 member countries of Uefa – Europe’s governing body for football, whose teams are among the world’s best and tend to dominate international competitions, have drawn a line in the sand. On July 30, Uefa pledged to boycott all competitions run by Fifa, the sport’s global body, if a…
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Voices: ‘No-one has clean hands’: Readers say football missed its wake-up call long before Fifa’s World Cup sell-off YOUR VIEWS: Our community is furious with Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in Fifa’s tournaments to private investors, with many warning the sport is being sold out from under the fans who built it
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football’s future Emerging from this week with unity over Fifa’s World Cup sell off was quite an acheivement but Europe cannot rest on its laurels