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
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 His leadership style and a withdrawn investment plan have drawn sharp criticism.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
School Assembly Headlines August 10: Check latest India, international, business and sports news School assembly news headlines for August 10 bring students the latest updates from India, international affairs, business and sports. The roundup covers major developments, important decisions, global events, economic updates and sporting achievements. These headlines will help students stay informed about current affairs, expand their general knowledge and understand key… The Economic Times · 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
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’ The Guardian - UK · 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". Bangkok Post · 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 The Independent UK · 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 FourFourTwo · 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". France 24 · 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… The National (Scotland) · 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 FourFourTwo · Aug 10
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
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.
Euronews · Aug 9 FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged 'lover' paid off by UEFA After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9 Fifa attacks media over 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino Fifa has hit out at 'a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine' the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims…
France 24 · Aug 9 Infantino denies affair allegation, FIFA slams ‘concerted’ effort to weaken him FIFA on Saturday issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it called a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organisation. It came a day after a British newspaper accused the FIFA boss of paying off a fomer lover while at UEFA, allegations Infantino…
The Economic Times · Aug 9 FIFA warns against efforts to undermine Infantino amid deepening leadership crisis FIFA issued a warning against concerted efforts to undermine President Gianni Infantino. This statement follows a failed proposal and criticism from UEFA and other officials. Infantino's leadership faces challenges, though many member associations support him. FIFA stated that any challenges must follow established democratic procedures. The organization will vigorously challenge…
Bangkok Post · Aug 9 FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8 Fifa defends Gianni Infantino and launches attack after ‘effort to undermine’ president Fifa has issued a new statement alleging there is a ‘concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president’ as pressure increases on Gianni Infantino
The Independent UK · Aug 8 Fifa hits out at attempts to ‘undermine’ Gianni Infantino in furious statement Infantino has faced calls to resign over an abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup
Bangkok Post · Aug 8 Infantino denies allegations of affair, favouritism while at UEFA: report PARIS (FRANCE) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has endured a week of scathing criticism revolving around the now shelved private investment plan, has been accused by a British newspaper of paying off an alleged lover while at UEFA.