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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

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

Burnham demands Infantino resignation after ‘outrageous’ World Cup proposal

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The Independent UK · Jul 31

Fifa progressing plans to expand World Cup to 64 teams – what we know

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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

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

Evening Standard · 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…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31