Gianni Infantino Out as President of FIFA in 2026? Kashi Says No There is a chance that Gianni Infantino is out as FIFA president by the end of 2026. Sports Illustrated · Aug 6
Uefa doubles down on Fifa boycott but holds greater weapon to unseat Gianni Infantino Uefa will continue its non co-operation with Fifa in a bid to oust Infantino from power The Independent UK · Aug 6
FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The proposal, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, has plunged world football's governing body into… France 24 · Aug 6
UEFA Reinforces World Cup Boycott Stance, FIFPRO Blast Infantino’s ‘Abuse of Power’ European soccer’s governing body was quick to claim FIFA’s latest statement “changes nothing.” Sports Illustrated · Aug 6
English FA send letter withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino despite apology Infantino apologised for his World Cup sell-off plan in a letter released on Wednesday but that changed nothing for the FA The Independent UK · Aug 6
UEFA may still boycott FIFA events as it says Infantino apology 'changes nothing' "Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday. Euronews · Aug 6
UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment PARIS (FRANCE) - European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment. Bangkok Post · Aug 6
Uefa says Infantino apology ‘changes nothing’ and repeats call for him to quit Fifa IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 6
The Argentinian FA has a date for your diary, whether you want it or not In today’s Football Daily: Marking a meaningless, jingoistic token The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
UEFA maintains its World Cups boycott following FIFA crisis The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced Thursday that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, remains in effect despite FIFA’s decision to abandon its plan to open up to outside investors. France 24 · Aug 6
Spain confident of hosting 2030 World Cup final as Fifa denies Morocco deal Spain is due to host the 2030 World Cup alongside Morocco and Portugal The Independent UK · Aug 6
Uefa maintains World Cup boycott still stands despite Fifa’s backing for Infantino Uefa is not standing down in its fight with Fifa, saying ‘conditions have not been met’ for it to call off its current boycott of competitions The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
Uefa fumes over Gianni Infantino apology by reiterating World Cup boycott Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process of trying to sell off the World Cup but Uefa has insisted that the conditions of ending its boycott have ‘not been met’ The Independent UK · Aug 6
UEFA maintains boycott threat of FIFA competitions after Infantino's crisis meeting Maintaining its position, UEFA has not wavered in its FIFA boycott threat, prompted by ongoing distrust in President Gianni Infantino. The European football governing body highlighted that the prerequisites for lifting this threat are still unfulfilled. Despite FIFA's apology for its unsuccessful World Cup stake selling plan and commitments to… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Radio France Internationale · Aug 6 Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco Gianni Infantino’s position as world football’s most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain president despite his failed attempt to overhaul the commercial operations behind competitions including the World Cup.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 FA doubles down on Gianni Infantino stance as Fifa rallies behind under-fire president Fifa released a statement on Wednesday that pledged its ‘full support’ to Gianni Infantino
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6 Uefa planning to check if Infantino tried to sell stakes in World Cup on cheap Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns they were undervalued
The Economic Times · Aug 6 Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before a report is presented to the Council. European Leagues criticized FIFA's short assessment timeline for tournament expansion plans. Infantino seeks a fourth term as president while facing leadership…
The Independent UK · Aug 6 The 19-word message in Gianni Infantino’s delusional letter that shows Fifa refuses to learn FIFA IN CRISIS: Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process behind trying to sell off the World Cup to private investment but, as Richard Jolly writes, he was more interested in insisting the real issue was horrible ‘attacks’ on Fifa’s integrity
Sports Illustrated · Aug 6 Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Future Decided After Emergency Meeting The fallout of Infantino’s controversial World Cup plan continues to divide opinion.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6 How to fix Fifa: what can be done to salvage football’s beleaguered governing body? Gianni Infantino followed World Cup controversies with a widely scorned plan to let private investors in. Here’s how the game’s leaders can find a path forward
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6 Thursday briefing: Is this the final whistle for Gianni Infantino at Fifa? In today’s newsletter: Global football’s governance crisis is exposing a long history structural flaws, and as federations revolt and officials resign the sport faces a reckoning at the highest level
France 24 · Aug 6 FIFA apologises for World Cup private investment controversy FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting on Wednesday in Morocco following the controversy over opening up the World Cup to private investors. In a joint letter with Secretary General Mattias Grafström, he acknowledged "mistakes" and a lack of consultation. Despite the controversy, FIFA officials reiterated their "full support"…
The Economic Times · Aug 6 FIFA apologises to members as Infantino holds crisis meeting amid stake sale fallout FIFA apologized for errors in its abandoned commercial rights proposal. The organization reaffirmed support for President Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting. This controversy has intensified criticism of Infantino's leadership ahead of elections. African administrators and some federations have sent messages of support. No clear challenger has emerged for Infantino's…
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency