FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics
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- Channel News Asiaseen 5 Aug, 21:31headline rewritten
Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in Fifa's InfantinoCanada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in FIFA's Infantino - Al Jazeera Englishseen 6 Aug, 16:25headline rewritten
Infantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we knowInfantino, FIFA look past World Cup sell-off as UEFA responds: All to know - BBC News Worldseen 8 Aug, 07:30description edited
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Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.
- Le Monde Englishseen 8 Aug, 07:30headline rewritten
FIFA 'reaffirm full support' for Infantino, apologize for World Cup privatization planFIFA reaffirms 'full support' for Infantino, apologizes for World Cup privatization plan - aol.co.ukseen 8 Aug, 16:05headline rewritten
Luís Figo blasts ‘deceitful’ Infantino and says Fifa president must quit to ‘save football’Mark Carney has ‘no confidence’ in Infantino as Luís Figo calls for Fifa president to resign - thesun.ngseen 8 Aug, 17:05URL changed
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- DW Top Storiesseen 8 Aug, 21:28URL changed
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- Al Jazeera Englishseen 8 Aug, 21:28URL changed
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- Al Jazeera Englishseen 8 Aug, 21:57article removed
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Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its president - Al Jazeera Englishseen 8 Aug, 21:58URL changed
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- DW Top Storiesseen 8 Aug, 22:33URL changed
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- El País (Spain)seen 10 Aug, 16:12headline rewritten
La UEFA, AFC y CONCACAF se unen para cargar contra Infantino por la propuesta de vender una participación del MundialLa UEFA, la AFC y la Concacaf se unen para cargar contra Infantino por la propuesta de vender una participación del Mundial - aol.co.ukseen 10 Aug, 22:59headline rewritten
Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni InfantinoFifa defends Gianni Infantino and launches attack after ‘effort to undermine’ president - dailymirror.lkseen 11 Aug, 03:30headline rewritten
Fifa criticises campaign to oust president InfantinoFifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino - ANSA (Italy)seen 11 Aug, 21:19headline rewritten
Trump difende Infantino: 'Un terribile errore sostituirlo alla Fifa'Trump corre in aiuto di Infantino: 'Un errore sostituirlo' - aol.co.ukseen 12 Aug, 03:15description edited
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Javier Tebas, the La Liga president, has accused Gianni Infantino of ‘destroying the essence of football’ and said the Swiss’s time is up at FifaJavier Tebas, the La Liga president, has accused Gianni Infantino of ‘destroying the essence of football’ and said his time is up at Fifa
- El Mundo (Spain)seen 12 Aug, 12:13URL changed
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- DW Top Storiesseen 12 Aug, 12:14URL changed
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- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 12 Aug, 14:05URL changed
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- dailybulletin.comseen 13 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' over World Cup plansUEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans - Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)seen 13 Aug, 12:40description edited
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Gianni Infantino našao se pod sve većim pritiskom nakon informacija o planovima vezanim uz budućnost FIFA-inih natjecanja. Dio nogometnih saveza protivi se njegovim idejama, a pojavili su se i zahtjevi da prvi čovjek svjetske nogometne organizacije podnese ostavku. U takvoj situaciji Infantino je po...Gianni Infantino našao se pod sve većim pritiskom nakon informacija o planovima vezanim uz budućnost FIFA-inih natjecanja. Neki nogometni savezi protive se njegovim idejama, a pojavili su se i zahtjevi da prvi čovjek svjetske nogometne organizacije podnese ostavku. U takvoj situaciji Infantino je po...
- journal-advocate.comseen 13 Aug, 14:17headline rewritten
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' over World Cup plansUEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of ‘deception’ and ‘breach of trust’ over World Cup plans - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 14 Aug, 05:14URL changed
- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 18 Aug, 01:10description edited
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Kevin Lamour hatte dem Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino vorgeworfen, seine Mitarbeiter bei dem geplanten Investoren-Deal hintergangen zu haben. Nun wurde er entlassen.Kevin Lamour hatte dem Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino vorgeworfen, seine Mitarbeiter bei dem geplanten Investorendeal hintergangen zu haben. Nun wurde er entlassen.
- Le Monde Englishseen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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Sudden and spectacular, the downfall of the FIFA president comes only after a decade of misconduct and impunity.Sudden and spectacular, the pressure on the FIFA president comes only after a decade of misconduct and impunity.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 20 Aug, 19:57URL changed
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- 24sata (Croatia)seen 21 Aug, 02:14URL changed
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- France Info (France)seen 21 Aug, 10:46headline rewritten
"Il est le produit de ce système" : entre clientélisme et contre-pouvoirs défaillants, pourquoi les problèmes de gouvernance de la Fifa dépassent la personne de Gianni Infantino ?"Il est le produit de ce système" : entre clientélisme et contre-pouvoirs défaillants, pourquoi les problèmes de gouvernance de la Fifa dépassent la personne de Gianni Infantino - France Info (France)seen 21 Aug, 17:42headline rewritten
"Il est le produit de ce système" : entre clientélisme et contre-pouvoirs défaillants, pourquoi les problèmes de gouvernance de la Fifa dépassent la personne de Gianni InfantinoEntre clientélisme et contre-pouvoirs défaillants, pourquoi les problèmes de gouvernance de la Fifa dépassent la personne de Gianni Infantino - Al Jazeera Englishseen 26 Aug, 22:18headline rewritten
UEFA set to end boycott of FIFA events over Infantino’s failed selloffUEFA set to end FIFA boycott threat over Infantino’s $20bn investor plan - La Repubblica (Italy)seen 27 Aug, 19:50headline rewritten
La Uefa vuole denunciare Infantino: “Pronti a un’azione penale”La Uefa vuole denunciare Infantino: “Gestione criminale per impossessarsi di risorse della Fifa” - nbclosangeles.comseen 29 Aug, 17:26headline rewritten
UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA’s Gianni InfantinoUEFA prepares criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell-off - timescall.comseen 29 Aug, 17:31headline rewritten
UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against InfantinoUEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 30 Aug, 09:51URL changed
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- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 31 Aug, 07:12URL changed
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- Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 2 Sept, 10:56URL changed
- El País (Spain)seen 3 Sept, 11:41headline rewritten
Encalla el primer asalto de la UEFA al poder de InfantinoPor qué encalla el primer asalto de la UEFA al poder de Infantino: claves de un boicot que nunca fue - Al Jazeera Englishseen 4 Sept, 01:24headline rewritten
FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosuresFIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ over Infantino, World Cup plan
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Mon, 27 July 2026
1 report- DW Top Stories11:32first to report
In a strongly worded open statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit out at those he says were too "consumed by hate and criticism" to enjoy the tournament. Infantino brushed off a number of corruption concerns.
Wed, 29 July 2026
1 report- DW Top Stories14:51
A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world. Under Gianni Infantino’s presidency, FIFA has become increasingly profit-driven, but is this too much?
Thu, 30 July 2026
2 reports- DW Top Stories09:58
After regional football federations condemned FIFA plans for private investment, Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, tendered his resignation.
- DW Top Stories11:30
URL changednow www.dw.com/en/why-germany-may-stand-up-against-fifas-world-cup-sell-off/a-78172163?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may be ready to oppose Infantino's re-election.
Sun, 2 August 2026
1 report- thearabianpost.com06:29
Infantino abandons World Cup stake sale plan : Latest in - Arabian Post
Mon, 3 August 2026
1 report- DW Top Stories10:51
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after the failure of his plan to create a commercial subsidiary for the World Cup. But will he be ousted? And what is needed for that to happen?
Wed, 5 August 2026
33 reports- Google News - Top Stories08:56
Gianni Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues NBC News Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA staff meeting as pressure grows - report ESPN Luis Figo blasts ‘deceitful’ Infantino and says Fifa president must quit to ‘save football’ The Guardian JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco The New York Times Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives BBC
- ABC News (Australia)09:24
David Gallop was Football Australia CEO when Gianni Infantino took over the FIFA presidency from the corruption-stained run of Sepp Blatter, he says Infantino's World Cup proposal stank.
- NYT World13:12
After promising to learn from its role in a failed “Super League” that fueled fan anger, the Wall Street bank is involved in FIFA’s latest meltdown.
- Google News - Top Stories13:40
Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues Reuters Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA staff meeting as pressure grows - report ESPN European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting Newsday JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco The New York Times Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino The Guardian
- namibian.com.na14:32
President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other Fifa directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now […]
- aol.co.uk15:03edited after publishing
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Luís Figo blasts ‘deceitful’ Infantino and says Fifa president must quit to ‘save football’The Canadian prime minister called Infantino’s abortive sell-off scheme ‘fatal’, while the Portuguese legend Figo said he should stand down ‘to save football’
- aol.co.uk15:04
Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting with FIFA's senior leadership in Morocco today as he fights to save his job.
- vanguardngr.com15:21
Former Portugal international Luis Figo has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, accusing him of failing to uphold the standards of football's governing body.
- thesun.ng15:30
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Former Portugal captain Luis Figo has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, describing him as “deceitful” as pressure...
- Le Monde English15:30
As head of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin was at the forefront of the opposition to FIFA head Gianni Infantino's plan to create a semi-private FIFA subsidiary – which he has since abandoned – and now seeks to swiftly force Infantino to resign.
- todayfm.com16:00
Gianni Infantino called an emergency meeting of senior FIFA staff on Wednesday as he fights for survival in the wake of his now abandoned plan to seek privat...
- moroccoworldnews.com17:30
Host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are demanding millions of dollars from FIFA after the governing body of world football allegedly failed to deliver promised "legacy contributions" intended to support tournament-related projects.
- foot01.com18:40
Gianni Infantino, contesté après le Mondial 2026, chercherait le soutien du Maroc pour 2027 en offrant la finale 2030.
- Le Monde English18:52
The former acting president of the Confederation of African Football tells Le Monde that African football leaders 'must open their eyes' to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, whose authority has weakened since abandoning his plan to create a commercial company.
- lbc.co.uk19:15
Fifa has sent out scripted endorsements of its embattled president Gianni Infantino as he seeks to save his job after backlash to his shelved plans to sell off a stake in the World Cup, reports say.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:16
‘It is too late to save his dignity, but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now,’ former Real Madrid star says
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:18
Pressure continues to mount against Gianni Infantino as European Leagues reject expansion or creation of FIFA competitions amid controversial commercialization plans
- jamaicaobserver.com19:28
RABAT, Morocco (AFP)—FIFA president Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with directors of world football's governing body in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP, amid a wave of criticism over his now shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within his organisation, over his handling of the proposal, and calls for him to step down have grown since he...
- thecable.ng19:35
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- Channel News Asia19:42edited after publishing
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Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in Fifa's Infantino - el-balad.com20:17
Infantino Morocco is at the centre of a reported offer linking the 2030 World Cup final at Hassan II Stadium to public support.
- aol.co.uk20:27
Gianni Infantino came under fire after plans to sell stakes in the World Cup emerged.
- globalnews.ca20:41
Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.'
- leadertelegram.com21:15
- cinaradio.com21:15
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Gianni Infantino's decision to not disclose to FIFA's top advisers and officials a proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors "should be fatal" to his position at the head of the organization.
- rockymounttelegram.com21:30
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- union-bulletin.com6 Aug, 05:15their copy
- thegazette.com21:30
- BBC News World21:37edited after publishing
Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.
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- dailymirror.lk6 Aug, 03:39their copy
- ghanaiantimes.com.gh7 Aug, 10:52their copy
- Channel News Asia21:42
FIFA said its leadership had reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino, while acknowledging that the handling of the withdrawn proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup should have been different.
- Le Monde English22:51edited after publishing
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FIFA 'reaffirm full support' for Infantino, apologize for World Cup privatization planFIFA head Gianni Infantino has come under increasing pressure over his handling of a proposal to open the World Cup to private investment, and calls for him to step down have grown, even after he abandoned the plan last Saturday.
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- ecr.co.za6 Aug, 06:15their copy
- Al Jazeera English22:59
URL changednow www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/5/fifa-pledges-to-defend-infantino-after-world-cup-rights-plan-collapses
Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.
- Al Jazeera English22:59
Infantino has faced leadership crisis as UEFA, AFC and Concacaf threaten drastic actions over commercial rights plan.
- ABC News (Australia)23:19
FIFA has reiterated its support for embattled president Gianni Infantino, while apologising to its member associations for the aborted bid to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
Thu, 6 August 2026
34 reports- DW Top Stories01:10
FIFA's leadership has apologized for the controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment. The plan has since been scrapped.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:15
Federation acknowledges ‘mistakes’ over scrapped $20 billion World Cup investment proposal, adding it will ‘no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity’
- hitc.com04:54
FIFA president Gianni Infantino knows something went wrong, too.
- Al Jazeera English05:05removed by the outlet
Carney curses Infantino as FIFA backs its presidentFIFA’s President Gianni Infantino gets the support of executive members at an emergency meeting in Morocco.
- Japan Times06:44
With the private investment proposal withdrawn, FIFA said it would "no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process."
- Times of India08:05
FIFA has recognised and apologised for the mismanagement of its World Cup commercialisation strategy. Senior officials expressed unwavering support for president Gianni Infantino despite the plan's retraction. As criticism escalates from various football entities, the European Leagues association deems the plan perilous, calling for reforms in governance.
- NPR News08:52
FIFA said Wednesday it had 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 crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.
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- Le Monde English08:59
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, August 5, FIFA apologized for the proposal to create a semi-private subsidiary and announced that the organization's administration 'reaffirmed their full support' for president Gianni Infantino.
- newkerala.com09:05
FIFA apologizes to member associations for handling of FFE proposal, reaffirms support for President Infantino, and vows to prevent future errors.
- newkerala.com10:15
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino apologizes for errors in World Cup privatization plan after crisis meeting; executives reaffirm support for his leadership.
- Channel News Asia10:43
- Channel News Asia11:32
- leadership.ng11:36
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" in a failed plan to sell competition stakes to private investors but will remain in his role after
- aol.co.uk11:43
Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns they were undervalued
- leadership.ng11:58
FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its unity and commitment to strengthening the organisation’s governance following a high-level meeting in Rabat, Morocco,
- DW Top Stories12:42
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Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?
- Al Jazeera English12:55edited after publishing
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Infantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we knowFIFA president survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What's next for him after UEFA holds firm to its boycott?
- Al Jazeera English13:19
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UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.
- Al Jazeera English14:40
European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.
- BBC News World16:11
Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.
- Google News - Europe query16:36
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s apology doesn’t quell Europe’s boycott plans as reckoning looms CNN
- Google News - Europe query16:36
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s apology doesn’t quell Europe’s boycott plans as reckoning looms KWWL
- NPR News17:11
A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.
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- Google News - Europe query17:11
European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo NPR
- BBC News World17:16
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
- thejournal.ie17:19
The governing body of football in Europe reiterated that it has lost confidence in the Fifa president.
- Google News - Top Stories17:34
UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting AP News FIFA’s Top Executives Were Given an Ultimatum to Sell Stake in World Cup The New York Times UEFA stands by World Cup boycott plans despite FIFA, Gianni Infantino apology ESPN European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo NPR Canada’s Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino AP News
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- Google News - Europe query6 Aug, 18:02their copy
- klkntv.com17:34
European soccer’s governing body has retained its threat to boycott FIFA competitions despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. UEFA on Thursday reiterated that it had lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and said conditions to withdraw its boycott threat had not been met. “UEFA’s associations were very clear about the conditions...
- samaa.tv18:30
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:31
‘UEFA made it abundantly clear in its statement on Saturday that it has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino's presidency. That position holds,’ European football organization says
- Channel News Asia20:44
- forbes.com20:49
Infantino has faced calls to resign and statements of no confidence after he sought to plan part of the World Cup to private investors.
- ABC News (Australia)21:19
UEFA retains its threat to boycott FIFA competitions in the wake of the failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, while England's FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino.
- thezimbabwemail.com21:46
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Fri, 7 August 2026
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:46
CAF unanimously reaffirms support for Gianni Infantino after FIFA apologizes over handling of withdrawn investment proposal
- Japan Times03:16
The endorsement from CAF, whose 54 member associations account for more than a quarter of FIFA's 211 members, handed Infantino a boost as he seeks a fourth term in office.
- Channel News Asia05:05
- geo.tv06:43
Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind Fifa President Gianni Infantino, as the world soccer chief faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the...
- Al Jazeera English07:44
CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA's Gianni Infantino.
- aawsat.com08:17
- Channel News Asia09:35
- Times of India10:15
Football bodies around the world continued to take sides. Mexico and Argentina's football associations became the latest to support Infantino, following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) unanimous backing of his leadership on Thursday.
- AllAfrica10:28
[CAF] The CAF Executive Committee ("EXCO") unanimously endorses the "Joint Update" by the FIFA President and Secretary General on the FIFA Forward Enterprise and will continue to focus on making African Football amongst the best in the world and adhering to governance and transparency global best practices.
- Al Jazeera English12:23
How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.
- Channel News Asia13:07
- blueprint.ng14:12
The Norwegian Football Federation has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, declaring that he no longer commands the institutional trust
- aol.co.uk15:23
Gianni Infantino is determined to cling onto power as FIFA president and his refusal to resign in the wake of the World Cup private investment scandal could force UEFA into action
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:31
National football associations break ranks with respective regional bodies CONMEBOL, CONCACAF over FIFA chief’s leadership
- tportal (Croatia)15:33
Sad je napokon jasnije tko stoji iza Giannija Infantina, a tko mu okreće leđa. Objavljen je popis država koje su se zasad javno svrstale na jednu ili drugu stranu, a među onima koje ne žele njegov ostanak na čelu FIFA-e nalazi se i Hrvatska
- theguardian.com16:57
Editorial: The Fifa president’s attempt to brazen out the storm, after attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity, adds insult to injury
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:06
Ovo je povijest njihova odnosa
- BBC News World20:12
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
- Le Monde English21:39
Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.
Sat, 8 August 2026
25 reports- Al Jazeera English04:37
Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.
- dailytrust.com04:59
On Wednesday, August 5, FIFA President Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting with top officials of the world football governing body in Morocco. He is trying...
- Al Jazeera English05:10
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets South American football's backing while at Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration.
- ianslive.in05:54
Zurich, Aug 8 (IANS) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations concerning an alleged relationship during his time as UEFA general secretary and a subsequent payment made to the woman involved, describing the claims as 'categorically untrue'.
- Times of India06:25
Gianni Infantino has firmly rejected allegations that UEFA funds were involved in a former employee's exit package. The accusations highlight an abrupt promotion and a notable salary boost for the individual. UEFA maintains that the departure payment was compliant with the regulations at that time. This latest controversy intensifies the scrutiny on Infantino's leadership at FIFA, particularly following the controversial withdrawal of a World Cup investment proposal.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:36
Predsjednik FIFA-e Gianni Infantino našao se pod novim pritiskom uoči borbe za četvrti mandat, dok se oko njega gomilaju kontroverze i raste otpor europskih saveza Infantino je već godinama jedno od najmoćnijih imena svjetskog nogometa, no posljednjih mjeseci njegova se pozicija počela ozbiljno tres...
- aol.co.uk07:00
A fortnight ago the Fifa president looked untouchable. Now he is fighting for survival, accused of overseeing a ‘smash-and-grab scam of colossal proportions’
- arkansasonline.com07:05
Soccer appeared to be headed for a prolonged standoff on Friday as allies of FIFA President Gianni Infantino rallied behind him while Norway demanded his resignation after several European associations withdrew their support.
- tribune.com.pk07:29
European football's governing body, UEFA, is in open conflict with FIFA
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:42
Spavao sa ženom, podigao joj plaću pa joj dao otpremninu
- 24sata (Croatia)07:46
Infantino je pod novim udarom javnosti! Telegraph je otkrio šokantne isplate bivšoj Uefinoj zaposlenici s kojom je bio u vezi, a on sve ljutito negira i tvrdi da su optužbe čista kleveta
- Vecernji list (Croatia)08:45
Nova priča o Gianniju Infantinu odnosi se na vrijeme dok je bio glavni tajnik UEFA-e
- 24sata (Croatia)09:00Što uradi, Gianni? Nižu se afere, ali on odbija otići iz Fife. Ovo su Infantinovi najveći grijesi...
Infantino je krenuo od spasitelja do skandaloznog šefa Fife od kojeg mnogi traže ostavku. Istrage, druženje s autokratima, Trumpove veze i pokušaj da proda dio Mundijala samo su neki od mnogih skandala
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)12:36
Grobar nogometa – tako bi se moglo nazvati aktualnog predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina. U čitavoj povijesti ove igre ne pamti se da je netko tako razbjesnio njene ljubitelje kao što je to u zadnja dva mjeseca uspio ovaj švicarsko-talijanski administrator i birokrat na čelu krovne svjetske nogom...
- offalyindependent.ie13:30
The Daily Telegraph alleged that the woman had a relationship with current FIFA president Infantino when he was UEFA’s general secretary.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:31
- UEFA confirms departure payment, MBA funding but not alleged relationship, according to reports
- pakistantoday.com.pk13:50
Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign, widening the challenge to the FIFA president. He has, however, secured support from CAF, several South American federations and Mexico after the collapse of a proposed commercial venture.
- Al Jazeera English13:59
However, UEFA says a 'departure payment' was made to a female employee when Infantino was the body's general-secretary.
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:08
PREDSJEDNIK Fife oštro odbacuje optužbe koje dolaze u vrijeme pritiska zbog drugih planova.
- tportal (Croatia)16:38
UEFA je svojedobno isplatila šesteroznamenkastu otpremninu ženi za koju se tvrdi da je bila u vezi s Giannijem Infantinom.
- keyt.com17:46
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is denying a report that inappropriate conduct was behind a six-figure “departure payment”
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- northafricapost.com20:45
- BBC News World21:47
Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.
- aol.co.uk22:17edited after publishing
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Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni InfantinoFifa 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
- Channel News Asia23:29
Sun, 9 August 2026
20 reports- DW Top Stories00:03
Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.
- Japan Times00:50
The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino's leadership.
- Times of India01:05
FIFA has come out in staunch defense of president Gianni Infantino, rebutting fresh allegations and widespread criticism. The organisation has accused unnamed detractors of orchestrating a campaign aimed at destabilising its leadership. While UEFA acknowledged a severance payment to a former employee associated with Infantino, he continues to enjoy robust support from various continental federations despite European discontent.
- Le Monde English01:17
Infantino, who is standing for re-election next March, has been embroiled in a crisis since the announcement late last month of his controversial – and ultimately abandoned – plan to open up the World Cup to private investors.
- dailymirror.lk01:26edited after publishing
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Fifa criticises campaign to oust president InfantinoFifa has strongly criticised what it calls a ’’concerted and ongoing effort’’ to ’’undermine’’ the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino. ..
- ABC News (Australia)01:29
FIFA boss Gianna Infantino dismisses allegations of an affair while working at UEFA as 'categorically untrue'.
- news.tuoitre.vn03:17
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.
- El País (Spain)03:30
El presidente de la FIFA mantiene apoyos para salir reelegido pese al escándalo de la fallida propuesta de introducir capital privado para explotar los derechos de comercialización de la Copa del Mundo
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:24
Football’s governing body says it will reject any attempt to challenge president outside established democratic procedures as UEFA, Norway’s football chief voice opposition to Gianni Infantino
- thesun.ng05:38
NFF denies joining calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, dismissing social media reports as false.
- timesofoman.com05:45
FIFA has strongly defended its President, Gianni Infantino
- thisdaylive.com05:45
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)05:53
Gianni Infantino djelovao je kao najsigurniji predsjednik na kugli zemaljskoj, članice su mu potpisivale blanko podršku za reizbor, iako je Kongres tek u ožujku, divili su mu se i tepali mu kao da je nešto dobro napravio, iza sebe je okupio "male" koje je kupio širenjem broja sudionika Svjetskog prv...
- Le Monde English06:01
The head of Spain's top football league, often at the forefront of clashes with global football authorities, delivers a damning assessment of the situation at FIFA in an interview with Le Monde.
- aol.co.uk09:23
The FIFA president is coming under fire following failed plans to sell shares in the World Cup and the Club World Cup.
- RMF24 (Poland)09:28
„Podważanie autorytetu”. FIFA wydała mocne oświadczenie po artykule o Infantino
- Al Jazeera English10:30
Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body's general secretary.
- Google News - Europe query10:49
Morocco, Egypt, DR Congo and 3 other African countries back Infantino as Europe turns against him over $20 billion FIFA plan Business Insider Africa
- ČT24 (Czechia)11:49
Mezinárodní fotbalová federace FIFA se zastala svého prezidenta Gianniho Infantina a jeho kritiky obvinila z úmyslného šíření dezinformací. Vyjádření přichází v době, kdy Infantino čelí kritice kvůli neúspěšnému plánu na prodej části práv souvisejících s mistrovstvím světa soukromým investorům. Tento týden navíc britský deník The Telegraph zveřejnil tvrzení týkající se jeho dřívějšího působení v UEFA.
- aol.co.uk17:00edited after publishing
Javier Tebas, the La Liga president, has accused Gianni Infantino of ‘destroying the essence of football’ and said his time is up at Fifa
Mon, 10 August 2026
40 reports- France Info (France)06:27
Le président de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, est une nouvelle fois dans la tourmente. Une enquête du Telegraph évoque le versement d’une importante somme d’argent à une collaboratrice présentée comme sa maîtresse supposée, à l'époque où il était à la tête de l’UEFA.
- Le Figaro (France)08:48
Dans une lettre ouverte co-signée avec la Concacaf et l’AFC, autres confédérations opposées à l’action de Gianni Infantino, l’UEFA a formulé une nouvelle critique face au patron de la Fifa.
- ABC (Spain)08:50
Ni una sola vez aparece su nombre, y sin embargo está en cada línea. La UEFA , la Concacaf y la Confederación Asiática de Fútbol (AFC) difundieron este lunes una «Carta abierta a la familia del fútbol», firmada por sus tres presidentes —Aleksander Ceferin, Victor Montagliani y el jeque Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa— y sus tres secretarios generales, que constituye el documento más duro emitido contra Gianni Infantino en sus diez años de mandato. Es la primera vez que las tres confederaciones...
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:52
ZAJEDNIČKI istup triju konfederacija.
- RMF24 (Poland)09:03
UEFA i sojusznicy atakują Infantino. Zarzucają mu „oszustwo” i chcą niezależnej kontroli
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:10
- Der Spiegel (Germany)09:13
Mit der Absage der Investorenpläne der Fifa geben sich einige Kontinentalverbände nicht zufrieden. In einem gemeinsamen Statement fordern sie eine Führung, die »dem Fußball dient« und nicht versucht, ihn »zu beherrschen«.
- 24sata (Croatia)09:24
Uefa, AFC i Concacaf udarili su na Infantina zbog tajnog plana prodaje dijela Mundijala. Izdali su javno priopćenje kojim žele smjenu Švicarca s talijanskom putovnicom
- France Info (France)09:25
Les confédérations européenne, nord-américaine et asiatique ont publié, lundi, une lettre ouverte ciblant le dirigeant suisse, toujours au coeur de la polémique.
- Le Monde (France)09:28
« Il y a du silence là où il devrait y avoir des responsabilités, de la distance là où il devrait y avoir de la transparence », estiment les trois confédérations frondeuses, après le projet d’ouverture à des investisseurs privés, finalement abandonné par le patron de la FIFA.
- tportal (Croatia)09:29
FIFA i njezin predsjednik Gianni Infantino našli su se pod žestokim kritikama nakon što su UEFA, CONCACAF i Azijska nogometna konfederacija (AFC) u otvorenom pismu optužili vodstvo svjetske nogometne organizacije za narušavanje povjerenja 'obmanom'.
- El País (Spain)09:31edited after publishing
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La UEFA, AFC y CONCACAF se unen para cargar contra Infantino por la propuesta de vender una participación del MundialLas organizaciones señalan que la propuesta del dirigente ítalo-suizo rompe la confianza “mediante el engaño”
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:34
Konfederacije su već pozvale na odgovornu raspodjelu golemih FIFA-inih rezervi kako bi se dodatno potaknuo razvoj saveza članica
- Times of India09:43
UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have attacked FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They accuse him of a fundamental breach of trust over World Cup sale plans. The confederations believe this is a failure of judgment, not just communication. FIFA defended Infantino, calling the criticism an effort to undermine him. Infantino apologised for the process surrounding the World Cup proposal.
- Channel News Asia09:43
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced open revolt in the football world since he proposed and then abandoned a plan to carve off the commercial rights to the World Cup and sell 20 per cent of them to private investors to raise about US$4.2 billion.
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:01
Der Druck auf Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino steigt. In einem offenen Brief werfen ihm Uefa, AFC und Concacaf »Täuschung« vor und fordern Aufklärung.
- Al Jazeera English10:15
Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
- Google News - Top Stories10:29
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale Reuters UEFA, Concacaf, AFC accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust,' 'deception' over World Cup plan ESPN FIFA accused of ‘deception’ in open letter from confederation presidents CNN Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions The Guardian Open letter to the football family UEFA.com
- 24sata (Croatia)10:32
Infantino je pred političkim potresom! Nakon propalog plana s pravima SP-a, Fifa otkriva tko bira i tko može srušiti šefa, a 2027. bi mogla biti njegova najteža bitka
- La Repubblica (Italy)10:33
Lettera congiunta di Uefa, Concacaf e Afc al presidente della Fifa: “La forza del calcio è sempre stata la sua unità. Chiediamo che venga onorata da una leadership che serva il calcio e non cerchi di comandarlo”
- Libération (France)10:43
En s’adressant à la «famille du football», les trois instances essaient ce lundi 10 août de dissiper les craintes que pourraient nourrir les fédérations restées fidèles au patron de la Fifa, tentées par la manne financière qu’il leur promettait.
- El Mundo (Spain)10:47
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La reciente carta de la FIFA a sus vicepresidentes y a las 211 federaciones miembro en las que explicó su proyecto de vender una participación de la Copa del Mundo, fue un "error de juicio" Leer
- El Mundo (Spain)10:47
Los responsables de UEFA, CONCACAF y AFC exponen en una carta abierta sus quejas respecto a la dirección de la organización internacional Leer
- DW Top Stories11:10
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A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured Swiss executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.
- DW Top Stories11:10
A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured football executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)12:06
Europas Fußballverband hält im Konflikt mit der Fifa und Gianni Infantino weiter an einem WM-Boykott fest. Nun diskutiert die Uefa offenbar mit anderen Kontinentalverbänden die Organisation eigener Wettbewerbe.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)12:37
UEFA predvodi val nezadovoljstva
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:56
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF say issue is about ‘integrity of the game,’ call for greater accountability from FIFA leadership
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:00
Europa, Nordamerika und Asien verbünden sich gegen den Fifa-Präsidenten und zählen ihn offen an. Nach dieser Attacke gibt es kein Zurück mehr. Welcher Ausweg bleibt Gianni Infantino überhaupt noch?
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:00
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Europa, Nordamerika und Asien verbünden sich gegen den Fifa-Präsidenten und zählen ihn offen an. Nach dieser Attacke gibt es kein Zurück mehr. Welcher Ausweg bleibt Gianni Infantino überhaupt noch?
- Google News - Europe query14:03
UEFA Reportedly Leading Charge To Launch FIFA Rival Tournaments Forbes
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:29
Javier Tebas accuses Gianni Infantino of ‘destroying very essence of football’
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:39
Die Dachverbände Europa, Asien sowie Nord- und Mittelamerika fordern in einem Brief einen Neuanfang an der Spitze der Fifa. Wie verändert das die Dynamik im Konflikt um Gianni Infantino?
- Le Figaro (France)15:00
PORTRAIT - Patron du football européen depuis dix ans, l’ancien avocat slovène a étendu son influence au fil du temps pour devenir le visage du contre-pouvoir face au président de la fédération internationale.
- journal-advocate.com15:42edited after publishing
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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' over World Cup plansInfantino is facing a revolt after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
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- dailybulletin.com10 Aug, 15:42their copy
- El País (Spain)16:50
La UEFA, la AFC y la Concacaf cargan contra el dirigente en una carta conjunta por querer vender una participación del Mundial y la Asociación Transparencia y Democracia de Miguel Galán lo denuncia ante la Comisión Ética de la FIFA
- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:33
UEFA, CONCACAF i AFC optužili su FIFA-u i Giannija Infantina za narušavanje povjerenja
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)18:19
UEFA, CONCACAF i Azijska nogometna konfederacija (AFC) optužili su FIFA-u i njezinog predsjednika Giannija Infantina za kršenje povjerenja obmanom u otvorenom pismu koje su potpisali predsjednici i glavni tajnici triju konfederacija. Kako izvještava BBC, u pismu se navodi da je nedavna kontroverza o...
- ABC News (Australia)21:00
The governing bodies in Europe, the Americas and Asia unite in an open letter pledging their allegiance against embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
- El Mundo (Spain)21:12
La UEFA lidera una misiva firmada por tres confederaciones que culmina un proceso de crítica contra la gestión del fútbol llevada a cabo por el presidente de la FIFA Leer
Tue, 11 August 2026
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Trump difende Infantino: 'Un terribile errore sostituirlo alla Fifa'Il presidente Usa solidale con il n.1 della Fifa. L'Uefa ospita l'arbitro 'respinto' ai Mondiali
- Le Figaro (France)02:09
Le président américain a pris la défense du patron de la Fifa, vivement critiqué après le projet avorté d’ouverture à des investisseurs privés.
- Channel News Asia02:31
US President Donald Trump's backing of Gianni Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer, which issued a statement critiquing the FIFA president alongside other major football organisations.
- Bloomberg Politics02:45
US President Donald Trump offered his support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a growing revolt that threatens his leadership.
- Google News - Top Stories03:01
President Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino Fox News Trump warns replacing FIFA chief Infantino would be 'terrible mistake' ESPN FIFA accused of ‘deception’ in open letter from confederation presidents CNN Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions The Guardian Open letter to the football family UEFA.com
- Times of India03:53
US President Donald Trump has come to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's defense, labeling any potential replacement as a grave error. Infantino is currently navigating tumultuous waters, facing resistance from football confederations upset over a World Cup profit sale idea. These groups have claimed that FIFA's actions signify a serious breach of trust.
- Le Monde (France)04:00
Le secrétaire général de la Fédération internationale de football a affiché son soutien au président controversé de l’instance, malgré un courriel interne daté du 4 août, dans lequel il prenait ses distances avec le plan de création d’une société commerciale. Un projet qu’il avait pourtant approuvé.
- Le Monde English04:01
The secretary general of FIFA has expressed his support for the controversial president of world football's governing body. This is inconsistent with an internal email Grafström sent on August 4, in which he distanced himself from the plan to create a commercial company – a project he had previously approved.
- tportal (Croatia)04:46
Meksiko bi mogao pokušati napraviti jedan od najradikalnijih poteza u povijesti reprezentativnog nogometa – napustiti Concacaf i preseliti se u južnoamerički Conmebol.
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:20
PODRŽAO je aktualnog predsjednika.
- tportal (Croatia)05:22
Donald Trump javno je stao u obranu predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina u trenutku kada se oko prvog čovjeka svjetskog nogometa gomilaju kritike i zahtjevi za promjenama na vrhu organizacije.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:31
Der Druck auf Gianni Infantino wächst, doch auf seinen Freund im Weißen Haus ist Verlass. Donald Trump stellt sich hinter den Fifa-Boss. Ohne Infantino werde die WM nie wieder so viel Geld bringen, so der US-Präsident.
- El Mundo (Spain)05:36
"Acaba de presidir la Copa del Mundo más exitosa", afirmó Trump, que agregó que si Infantino se marcha "la competición nunca volvería a conocer un éxito ni una rentabilidad semejantes" Leer
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)05:51
Donald Trump odlučio je javno stati u obranu Giannija Infantina. U trenutku kada se predsjednik FIFA-e suočava sa sve glasnijim kritikama i zahtjevima za promjenama na čelu svjetske nogometne organizacije, američki predsjednik poslao je vrlo jasnu poruku. Trump se oglasio na Truth Socialu i bez zadr...
- Libération (France)06:00
Si la fronde s’accentue envers le patron de la Fédération, après l’échec de son projet de société commerciale, l’initiative s’inscrit en réalité dans l’évolution de l’économie du football mondial depuis le début des années 2020, rappelle l’économiste du sport Luc Arrondel.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:13
Američki predsjednik stao iza FIFA-ina šefa
- Politico Europe06:24
It would be a "terrible mistake" to replace the football boss after the success of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. president posted on Truth Social.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:25
US president says global football body would be making 'terrible mistake' if it considered doing so
- 24sata (Croatia)06:29
Trump stao uz Infantina i poručio da bi Fifa napravila golemu pogrešku ako ga smijeni, dok ga Uefa, Concacaf i AFC žestoko napadaju
- Al Jazeera English07:13
Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)07:14
Infantinov položaj postao je vrlo klimav nakon što je propao njegov plan o prodaji udjela u Svjetskom prvenstvu privatnim ulagačima, što je razljutilo sve nogometne konfederacije
- Libération (France)07:16
Le chef d’Etat a apporté son soutien lundi à l’Italo-Suisse, vivement critiqué depuis son projet avorté d’ouverture à des investisseurs privés. En 2025, ce dernier avait remis au président américain le «Prix de la paix de la Fifa».
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)07:18
Auf seiner Social-Media-Plattform formuliert der US-Präsident seine Unterstützung für den stark in der Bedrängnis stehenden Fifa-Präsidenten.
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- Die Zeit (Germany)11 Aug, 07:32their copy
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:22
Sostituire Gianni Infantino alla Fifa sarebbe “un grandissimo errore“. A scriverlo è Donald Trump su Truth. Il tycoon corre in soccorso dell”amico” Infantino, sempre più sotto pressione di Uefa, Concacaf e Afc per l’inedito tentativo – poi ritirato – di ingresso di investitori privati nella gestione dei Mondiali. “La Fifa commetterebbe un errore gravissimo se, […] L'articolo Infantino è sotto assedio e cerca aiuto, Trump arriva in soccorso: “Un errore sostituirlo, è eccezionale” proviene da Il...
- arkansasonline.com07:49
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions world soccer's governing body serves.
- France Info (France)08:00
Candidat à sa propre succession, le dirigeant italo-suisse est embourbé dans une crise depuis la divulgation de son projet, finalement abandonné, d'ouverture de la fédération à des investisseurs privés.
- chennaionline.com08:45
US President Donald Trump has defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling it a "terrible mistake" to replace him. Despite criticism from three major football confederations—UEFA (Europe), CONCACAF (North and Central America), and AFC (Asia)—which accused Infantino of breaking trust through deceptive actions, Trump praised him as "fantastic" and highlighted the success of the World Cup under his leadership.
- Japan Times08:57
Infantino has faced blistering criticism after his failed plan to spin off FIFA's commercial operations in a deal involving JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Channel News Asia09:08
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:25
Uefa je dobila podršku azijske (AFC) te sjevernoameričke i srednjoameričke (CONCACAF) konfederacije u sporu s čelnikom svjetskog nogometa.
- moroccoworldnews.com10:06
Donald Trump has publicly backed Gianni Infantino, describing any attempt to remove him from office as a “terrible mistake”.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:56
Die Wortmeldung des US-Präsidenten wirkt entlarvend kraftlos. Gianni Infantino ist wie der schwarze Ritter, der Hieb um Hieb kassiert, während er mit dem Rumpf auf dem Waldboden hockt.
- AllAfrica12:44
[Ghanaian Times] FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under renewed fire as a joint letter from three confederations UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC declared that football "belongs to no individual".
- moroccoworldnews.com12:47
Adam Masina has criticized Senegal’s conduct during the controversial AFCON final, saying their actions were “deplorable."
- theheraldghana.com13:13Trump backs Infantino as FIFA chief faces backlash over World Cup commercial plan - The Herald ghana
US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the football chief faces mounting criticism over a controversial proposal involving the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump warned that FIFA would make a “terrible mistake” by replacing Infantino. Trump praised […]
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:36
Der US-Präsident mischt sich mit einem Statement pro Gianni Infantino in den Fifa-Machtkampf ein. Aber das Verhältnis rund um Trump, die USA und den Fußball ist komplizierter geworden – und die Justiz ermittelt weiter.
- The Hill14:23
President Trump came to the defense of FIFA president Gianni Infantino as he faces mounting pressure to resign as head of the federation. FIFA, the president wrote in a Truth Social post on Monday "would be making a terrible mistake if, for any reason, they even considered replacing President Gianni Infantino." Trump called Infantino "fantastic,"...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)15:56
Statt der versprochenen neuen Jobs sind in den USA Stellen weggefallen – ausgerechnet in Gastgewerbe, Luftverkehr und Einzelhandel, den vermeintlichen Gewinnern der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft.
- iheart.com17:52
President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.
- iheart.com17:52
President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.
- iheart.com17:52
President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.
- iheart.com17:52
President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.
- iheart.com17:52
President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.
- iheart.com17:52
President Trump supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup stake sales. Infantino faces backlash from global soccer bodies for breaking trust. Trump warns replacing Infantino would harm FIFA's success, citing the 2026 World Cup's achievements.
- ABC News (Australia)21:28
After weeks of silence following Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup bid, his close ally Donald Trump finally speaks up.
Wed, 12 August 2026
5 reports- Times of India11:40
Fresh reports claim FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered to help Mexico leave CONCACAF and join CONMEBOL in exchange for political support ahead of the next FIFA presidential election. The alleged proposal could give Mexico access to stronger South American competition, but significant sporting, commercial and governance hurdles remain. Neither FIFA nor the Mexican Football Federation has commented on the claims.
- Channel News Asia13:12
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:05
Ein anrüchiger TV-Vertrag, ein falsch verbuchter Flug – und nun Zahlungen an eine scheidende Mitarbeiterin: Schon wieder holt den Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino ein delikater Vorgang aus seiner Uefa-Zeit ein.
- Channel News Asia15:58
- Channel News Asia19:23
Thu, 13 August 2026
16 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)05:59
PREDSJEDNIK FIFA-e Gianni Infantino, suočen s kritikama, na Instagramu je pohvalio povijesni uspjeh BiH, koja je na nedavnom SP-u prvi put prošla grupnu fazu i ispala u osmini finala.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:36
‘Sa stilom je obilježila povratak na Svjetsko prvenstvo’, napisao je
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)08:21edited after publishing
Gianni Infantino našao se pod sve većim pritiskom nakon informacija o planovima vezanim uz budućnost FIFA-inih natjecanja. Neki nogometni savezi protive se njegovim idejama, a pojavili su se i zahtjevi da prvi čovjek svjetske nogometne organizacije podnese ostavku. U takvoj situaciji Infantino je po...
- Channel News Asia08:27
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- Al Jazeera English13 Aug, 09:18their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)09:00
Gianni Infantino našao se pod pritiskom nakon kontroverze oko planova FIFA-e, a predsjednik krovne nogometne organizacije u međuvremenu se oglasio i o povijesnom nastupu Bosne i Hercegovine na Svjetskom prvenstvu
- 24sata (Croatia)09:02
Afrička zvijezda Isha Johansen udarila po Infantinu: Tvrdi da je prešao svaku granicu, narušio povjerenje i da bi se zbog nogometa trebao povući
- Channel News Asia10:56
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:00
IRSKI nogometni savez (FAI) povukao je podršku Gianniju Infantinu za reizbor na čelo FIFA-e zbog zabrinutosti oko upravljanja i transparentnosti.
- Al Jazeera English12:19
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:23
Support comes as 3 regional confederations call for his departure over abandoned plan to sell stake in FIFA competition rights
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:40
With 2027 presidential nominations approaching, revolt by UEFA, AFC and Concacaf raises questions over FIFA president’s votes, political authority
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:12
UEFA, na čelu s Aleksandrom Čeferinom, zahtijeva ostavku predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:38
‘If you want to take him out, go for elections; let the 211 member associations decide,’ Patrice Motsepe says
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:47
FAI rescinds endorsement of FIFA president’s re-election bid, citing concerns over governance, transparency and consultation
- Libération (France)17:58
L’indéboulonnable patron du foot mondial, qui avait course gagnée pour sa réélection en 2027, a subitement perdu une grande partie de sa crédibilité avec sa proposition de filiale commerciale ouverte aux investisseurs privés. Coûte que coûte, il tente désormais de s’accrocher et de rallier les indécis.
- Libération (France)18:15
Que l’actuel président soit reconduit ou non, cet épisode pose la question de la gouvernance de la puissante fédération de football, de la nécessité d’assainir son fonctionnement et d’y instaurer davantage de démocratie.
Fri, 14 August 2026
20 reports- Channel News Asia00:38
- Channel News Asia00:38
- Le Figaro (France)02:37
Gianni Infantino est embourbé dans une crise depuis la divulgation de son projet contesté et finalement abandonné d’ouverture de la Fifa à des investisseurs privés.
- Times of India04:43
Six Arab football federations have declared their full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This backing comes after his controversial World Cup investment plan faced significant global opposition. The declaration exposes a divide within the Asian football bloc, with Qatar and Lebanon supporting Infantino. Several European and Oceanic football associations have withdrawn their support for Infantino's re-election.
- Channel News Asia05:12
- Libération (France)05:48
Animé depuis des années par une franche hostilité envers le patron du football mondial, le président slovène de l’UEFA mène la fronde au sein de l’organisation, débutée fin juillet et qui pourrait faire tomber le Suisse.
- 24sata (Croatia)07:44
OFC, najmanja nogometna konfederacija s 11 punopravnih članica, istaknula je da je regija imala koristi od FIFA-ina vodstva, nakon što je u srijedu na sastanku raspravljala o spomenutom planu privatnih ulaganja
- tportal (Croatia)08:57
Oceanijska nogometna konfederacija (OFC) u petak je pozdravila FIFA-inu reviziju propalog plana o privatnim ulaganjima, no Novi Zeland se razišao s tim regionalnim blokom povukavši potporu predsjedniku Gianniju Infantinu, koji se našao pod velikim pritiskom.
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:03
- Al Jazeera English09:35
Oceania have offered support to Gianni Infantino, but New Zealand have gone against their own confederation in FIFA row.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)10:22
Međutim, Novi Zeland – jedina zemlja iz Oceanije koja se kvalificirala za ovogodišnje Svjetsko prvenstvo – objavio je da je povukao potporu Infantinovoj kandidaturi za reizbor na sljedećem FIFA-inom kongresu
- Die Zeit (Germany)10:41
Einige Fußballverbände fordern den Rücktritt des Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino, andere halten zu ihm. Wer unterstützt oder boykottiert den Schweizer? Eine Übersicht
- Libération (France)12:22
Avant d’être une immense «machine à cash», l’organisation mondiale du football était une association à but non lucratif, à l’opposé des projets d’ouverture aux capitaux privés de son président controversé Gianni Infantino. La chercheuse Carole Gomez revient sur ce basculement vers la recherche de profit à tout prix.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:06
Federation cites 'breakdown in trust' over controversial private investment proposal, breaking ranks with Oceania governing body
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:35
Andrew Giuliani setzt Kritiker von Fifa-Boss Gianni Infantino mit markigen Worten unter Druck. Der WM-Beauftragte des Weißen Hauses warnt Verbandschefs weltweit vor »der dümmsten Entscheidung ihres Berufslebens«.
- Al Jazeera English15:36
Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:43
‘If Gianni Infantino doesn’t get re-elected unanimously, then whoever voted against him needs to get their head examined,’ Andrew Giuliani says
- Le Monde (France)16:45
Trois confédérations continentales, dont l’UEFA, aspirent à changer les statuts de la Fédération internationale de football afin de pousser vers la sortie son patron contesté, fragilisé par son projet avorté de création d’une société commerciale.
- Le Monde English16:48
According to a working document seen by Le Monde, UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC want to change FIFA's presidency into a rotating, representative and ceremonial role with a 'fixed two-year term,' modeled on the Swiss Confederation.
- tportal (Croatia)20:55
U svjetskom nogometu priprema se potez koji bi iz temelja mogao promijeniti način na koji FIFA funkcionira.
Sat, 15 August 2026
5 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:36
In July 31 letter to FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom, European Football Clubs said its support for future tournaments would depend on creation of joint FIFA-EFC venture
- tportal (Croatia)05:43
Novi sukob na vrhu svjetskog nogometa mogao bi dodatno zaoštriti odnose FIFA-e i UEFA-e, a u središtu priče našli su se predsjednik Francuskog nogometnog saveza Philippe Diallo i prvi čovjek FIFA-e Gianni Infantino.
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:08
MNOGI žele kraj mandata Giannija Infantina na čelu FIFA-e.
- Al Jazeera English07:27
Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA's Gianni Infantino 'it's just politics'.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:29
‘The issuance of a statement speaking on behalf of the AFC members without consulting them raises questions about the mechanism followed in adopting such positions,’ writes Qatar Football Association president
Sun, 16 August 2026
2 reports- Le Monde (France)12:08
Soudaine et spectaculaire, la disgrâce du président de la FIFA n’est advenue qu’au bout de dix ans de dérives et d’impunité.
- Le Monde English14:38edited after publishing
Sudden and spectacular, the pressure on the FIFA president comes only after a decade of misconduct and impunity.
Mon, 17 August 2026
18 reports- tportal (Croatia)11:33
Gianni Infantino mogao bi se suočiti s ozbiljnom pravnom preprekom u pokušaju da ostane na čelu FIFA-e.
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:40
Die Amtszeit von Fifa-Präsidenten ist begrenzt, bei Infantino zählt der Verband einige Jahre aber nicht mit. Die Organisation FairSquare sieht keine Grundlage dafür.
- Channel News Asia14:02
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:12
SITUACIJA se zakomplicirala.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:43
Postoje različite interpretacije pravila
- Al Jazeera English15:21
FairSquare says the FIFA president should not be able to run again under the world football organisation's statutes.
- tportal (Croatia)15:24
Škotski nogometni savez izgubio je povjerenje u Giannija Infantina i neće glasati za njegov reizbor na mjesto predsjednika Fife, rekao je izvršni direktor saveza Ian Maxwell za BBC Sport.
- RMF24 (Poland)18:34
Chcą, by FIFA przyznała, że Infantino nie może już kandydować. Powołują się na statut
- Der Spiegel (Germany)19:49
Paukenschlag bei der Fifa: Der hochrangige Funktionär Kevin Lamour verliert seinen Job. Er hat schwere Vorwürfe gegen Gianni Infantino erhoben.
- Channel News Asia19:54
- Channel News Asia19:54
- Le Monde (France)20:05
Comme l’a appris « Le Monde », la Fédération internationale de football a mis fin, lundi, au contrat de son directeur des opérations, auteur d’un communiqué cinglant à la fin de juillet contre son patron, Gianni Infantino.
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:24edited after publishing
Kevin Lamour hatte dem Fifa-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino vorgeworfen, seine Mitarbeiter bei dem geplanten Investorendeal hintergangen zu haben. Nun wurde er entlassen.
- tportal (Croatia)20:27
FIFA je ostala bez jednog od svojih najviših dužnosnika.
- ABC News (Australia)20:35
FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, leaves soccer's governing body, weeks after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino.
- RMF24 (Poland)20:40
Krytykował Infantino i już go nie ma. FIFA pozbywa się niepokornych
- Le Figaro (France)20:45
L’ancien numéro 3 de la Fédération internationale de football avait publiquement critiqué la proposition du président de vendre des parts de la Coupe du monde.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:52
Chief executive Ian Maxwell says association agrees with UEFA that there has been a loss in confidence in FIFA leadership
Tue, 18 August 2026
35 reports- Japan Times02:17
Infantino in 2022 successfully argued that his first spell in charge should not count toward the football body's three-term limit because it completed an interrupted mandate.
- El País (Spain)03:30
El respaldo africano ha resultado ser el principal sostén político de Gianni Infantino, pero la influencia del continente en la Federación no comenzó con el dirigente suizo: el continente ya no ocupa la periferia del fútbol mundial, sino que está en el centro de su poder
- prokerala.com05:20
FIFA has reportedly sacked its chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticised president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the W....
- France Info (France)05:55
Le numéro trois français de la Fifa avait désavoué le projet de son patron Gianni Infantino, d'ouverture à des investisseurs privés. Il a été licencié, a appris mardi la direction des sports de Radio France.
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:15
FIFA je smijenila operativnog direktora Kevina Lamoura nakon što je javno kritizirao plan predsjednika Infantina o prodaji udjela u Svjetskom prvenstvu. Lamour je Infantina optužio za netransparentnost.
- Channel News Asia06:31
- El Mundo (Spain)07:26
Kevin Lamour deja su cargo semanas después de acusar al presidente de engañar al personal con el fallido proyecto de venta de derechos mundialistas Leer
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:34
La Fifa ha licenziato il direttore operativo Kevin Lamour dopo che questi a luglio aveva criticato il piano di Gianni Infantino di vendere agli investitori privati parte dei diritti dei Mondiali di calcio. A riportarlo nella serata di ieri, 17 agosto, è stata Sky News riferendo di averlo appreso e citando una dichiarazione di un […] L'articolo Infantino licenzia Kevin Lamour, numero 3 della Fifa: aveva osato criticare il suo piano per i Mondiali proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- ABC (Spain)07:59
El director de operaciones de la FIFA, Kevin Lamour , ha sido destituido de su cargo semanas después de afirmar que el presidente, Gianni Infantino, había «engañado» a la dirección del organismo con su polémico plan para vender participaciones del Mundial a inversores privados.El plan del dirigente suizo fue rechazado por tres confederaciones continentales , entre ellas la UEFA , que incluso amenazó con boicotear todas las competiciones de la FIFA si seguía adelante, antes de que fuera...
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)09:04
FIFA je u ponedjeljak objavila da je glavni operativni direktor Kevin Lamour napustio svjetsku nogometnu federaciju, nekoliko tjedana nakon što je javno kritizirao plan Giannija Infantina o prodaji udjela u komercijalnim pravima za Svjetsko prvenstvo i druge turnire. Lamour se pridružio najvišem ruk...
- 24sata (Croatia)09:22
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Šok u Fifi: Operativni direktor smijenjen nakon kritike na Infantinov plan prodaje prava, a u pozadini bukti borba za moć i novi Infantinov mandat
- Le Monde English09:24
Le Monde has learned that FIFA terminated the contract of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour on Monday. At the end of July, he had issued a scathing statement against his boss, Gianni Infantino.
- Al Jazeera English09:40
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.
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- Vecernji list (Croatia)18 Aug, 11:39their copy
- Le Figaro (France)10:07
PORTRAIT - Démis de ses fonctions de numéro 3 de la Fifa ce lundi après avoir contesté le projet de son président, le Français de 46 ans a gravi les échelons au sein des instances mondiales avec malice et discrétion.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:03
Noch gibt es keinen Gegenkandidaten, um Gianni Infantino als Fifa-Chef abzuwählen. Für den früheren DFB-Funktionär Wolfgang Niersbach wäre Concacaf-Chef Victor Montagliani ein geeigneter Nachfolger.
- hallmarknews.com11:45
FIFA has ended its working relationship with Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, less than three weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino over a controversial commercial rights proposal. The world football governing body confirmed on Monday that Lamour was no longer serving as its chief operating officer, following his outspoken opposition to the abandoned […]
- Le Monde (France)12:00
La Fédération internationale de football a licencié son directeur des opérations, lundi. Son tort aura été de s’opposer au projet, finalement avorté, du président de l’instance, Gianni Infantino, de créer une société commerciale.
- Novinky (Czechia)12:43
Jen pár týdnů poté, co nezvykle ostře zkritizoval prezidenta mezinárodní fotbalové federace FIFA Gianniho Infantina, přišel o práci provozní ředitel federace Kevin Lamour. Spor se rozhořel kvůli plánu vytvořit novou společnost, která by soustředila komerční práva na soutěže FIFA, včetně mistrovství světa, a do níž měli vstoupit soukromí investoři.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:45
Chief operating officer had accused FIFA president of deceiving staff over abandoned World Cup investment proposal
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:13
Dieses Prinzip gilt in der Fifa seit zehn Jahren. Dabei müsste für den Chef des Fußball-Weltverbands eigentlich endgültig Schluss sein. Schon wegen der Statuten.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:13
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Dieses Prinzip gilt in der Fifa seit zehn Jahren. Dabei müsste für den Chef des Fußball-Weltverbands eigentlich endgültig Schluss sein. Schon wegen der Statuten.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)13:13
Er rief zur Meuterei gegen den Präsidenten auf: Jetzt muss Kevin Lamour gehen, eine Schlüsselfigur in der Fifa-Zentrale. Zugleich werden die Pläne der Opposition für die künftige Struktur des Fußball-Weltverbands konkreter.
- France Info (France)14:51
Le Français de 45 ans, qui s'était opposé publiquement au projet, finalement avorté, de Gianni Infantino de vente des parts de la Coupe du monde, a été licencié, lundi.
- Le Monde English14:53
FIFA fired its chief operations officer on Monday after he opposed a plan by the organization's president to create a semi-private subsidiary.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)16:30
Accusato di inganno per il suo piano di investimenti privati e al centro delle polemiche per il possibile rinnovo del mandato come presidente FIFA. Tutti gli stanno voltando le spalle. Dopo Inghilterra, Repubblica D’Irlanda e Galles anche la Scozia ha ufficialmente ritirato il proprio sostegno nei confronti di Gianni Infantino. “La Scottish FA non voterà […] L'articolo Caos Fifa, anche la Scozia ritira il sostegno a Infantino: “Non lo voteremo. Trasparenza e governance devono cambiare” proviene...
- Libération (France)17:00
Licencié par la Fédération internationale, lundi, trois semaines après ses critiques virulentes contre son patron tout-puissant, le Français de 45 ans jouit d’une réputation d’intégrité dans les instances du foot mondial. Même s’il avait décidé, en 2024, d’aller travailler avec un Infantino déjà décrié.
- Channel News Asia17:01
- Die Zeit (Germany)17:20
- westmeathindependent.ie18:15
Lamour’s departure as FIFA’s chief operating officer was confirmed on Monday evening.
- tportal (Croatia)18:34
Izvršni direktor engleske Premier lige Richard Masters oštro je kritizirao predsjednika Međunarodnog nogometnog saveza (FIFA) Giannija Infantina rekavši da je organizacija "pritisnula gumb za samouništenje".
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19 Aug, 05:23their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)18:41
Masters je u razgovoru za BBC kritizirao Infantinov plan za prodaju Svjetskog prvenstva pozvavši na kraj njegova predsjedništva
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- Vecernji list (Croatia)18 Aug, 19:20their copy
- Le Figaro (France)19:00
Interrogé par la BBC, Richard Masters s’est exprimé sur la crise qui touche la Fédération internationale de football et son président Gianni Infantino.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:50
‘I don't think FIFA should ever be contemplating selling off a stake in the World Cup,’ says Richard Masters
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:34
‘FIFA is not the president, it is the whole football family,’ says Laura McAllister
- ABC News (Australia)23:57
Norway's head of football takes aim at FIFA and what she deems to be fear tactics after Kevin Lamour's exit as COO.
Wed, 19 August 2026
9 reports- Channel News Asia13:44
- Le Figaro (France)14:16
Sandor Csanyi, l’un des huit vice-présidents de la Fifa, a annoncé retirer son soutien à Gianni Infantino. Une nouvelle prise de distance qui accentue la pression autour du président de l’instance.
- tportal (Croatia)15:33
Mađar Sándor Csányi, jedan od osam potpredsjednika Vijeća FIFA-e, objavio je u srijedu da povlači svoju potporu predsjedniku svjetske nogometne federacije Gianniju Infantinu.
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19 Aug, 14:48their copy
- Vecernji list (Croatia)15:57
Obrazlažući svoje stajalište, Csányi je naveo "odluke koje služe političkim interesima, a ne interesima nogometa", posebice u vezi sa Svjetskim prvenstvom 2026. godine
- 24sata (Croatia)16:17
U pismu upućenom Infantinu Csányi, koji je ujedno i na čelu Mađarskog nogometnog saveza, izjavio je da je "izgubio povjerenje koje je prethodno imao"
- geosuper.tv16:58
COO Lamour leaves organisation weeks after criticising Infantino's plan to sell stake in commercial rights of World Cup
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:04
SITUACIJA se komplicira.
- Channel News Asia21:03
- ABC News (Australia)21:48
The pressure on embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino mounts as one of his vice-presidents and more international federations back away from him.
Thu, 20 August 2026
17 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:56
Die UEFA wehrt sich gegen Gianni Infantino und noch nie standen die Chancen so gut, den umstrittenen FIFA-Präsidenten aus dem Amt zu heben. Aber der Widerstand bröckelt schon wieder. Im Zentrum: der französische Fußballverband.
- Channel News Asia07:35
- tportal (Croatia)08:58
Predsjednik Međunarodne nogometne federacije (FIFA) Gianni Infantino ponovno je u središtu nove kontroverze, nakon što je 'The Athletic' izvijestio da je tijekom prošle godine održavao kontakt s privatnim investitorima s ciljem razvoja novog svjetskog natjecanja u kategoriji do 15 godina.
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)21 Aug, 08:26their copy
- Le Figaro (France)11:03
Reuters affirme que des discussions existent entre les trois confédérations pour faire tomber l’actuel président de la Fifa via une motion de censure.
- Channel News Asia11:10
- El País (Spain)11:33
No hay precedentes en los 122 años de historia de la Federación Internacional de que el Congreso haya celebrado una moción de censura contra un presidente en ejercicio
- La Repubblica (Italy)12:27
Le associazioni più importanti chiedono il passo indietro del presidente della Fifa
- Al Jazeera English12:55
UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF understood to be considering no-confidence vote against FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:43
Appena due mesi fa, durante i Mondiali 2026, Gianni Infantino sembrava il padrone mondiale del calcio. Presente ovunque, al centro della scena e forte di un potere che appariva quasi inattaccabile, al fianco dell’amico Donald Trump. Oggi lo scenario è completamente cambiato. Il presidente della Fifa è nella bufera da settimane e attorno a lui […] L'articolo Si sgretola il potere di Infantino: uno dei vicepresidenti Fifa ritira il suo sostegno. E parte la petizione per chiederne le dimissioni...
- France Info (France)13:52
Trois associations continentales et plusieurs dizaines d'associations nationales de supporters ont publié une pétition, jeudi, exigeant notamment "une transparence totale autour des décisions majeures" de la Fédération internationale.
- Libération (France)14:12
Les confédérations d’Europe, d’Asie et d’Amérique du Nord envisagent la possibilité d’un vote de défiance contre le patron du foot mondial, sous pression depuis la révélation de son projet de création d’une filiale commerciale.
- El Mundo (Spain)14:40
Las confederaciones europeas, del Caribe y América del norte impulsan la medida. Logran el apoyo de Asia, aunque dividida, mientras el dirigente trabaja para su reelección en marzo de 2027 Leer
- tportal (Croatia)15:45
Gianni Infantino tijekom protekle godine razgovarao je s privatnim investitorima o razvoju i komercijalizaciji potpuno novog FIFA-inog natjecanja za igrače do 15 godina. Zamisao je bila okupiti reprezentacije svih 211 članica FIFA-e i od turnira napraviti globalni događaj po uzoru na iznimno popularni Little League World Series u američkom baseballu.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)15:48
Gianni Infantino suočava se s novim valom nezadovoljstva
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15:55
Navijači širom svijeta u četvrtak su pokrenuli peticiju u kojoj traže da Gianni Infantino napusti sadašnje mjesto predsjednika Međunarodne nogometne organizacije (FIFA). Sa sve većim brojem neistomišljenika susreće se prvi čovjek svjetskog nogometa od početka SP-a. Ovaj put su protiv njega glas podi...
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:19
HOĆE li doći do rušenja predsjednika FIFA-e?
- RMF24 (Poland)20:04
Mundial w Disneylandzie i mecz Izrael–Palestyna. Szalony plan szefa FIFA ujawniony
Fri, 21 August 2026
11 reports- shafaqna.com00:00
- France Info (France)04:00edited after publishing ×2
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"Il est le produit de ce système" : entre clientélisme et contre-pouvoirs défaillants, pourquoi les problèmes de gouvernance de la Fifa dépassent la personne de Gianni InfantinoAu-delà des oppositions à la réélection du président de la Fifa, des chercheurs et dirigeants internationaux s'élèvent pour demander une profonde réforme de l'architecture de l'instance.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:42
Ideja je bila okupiti reprezentacije igrača do 15 godina iz cijelog svijeta
- 24sata (Croatia)08:50
Infantino opet u aferi: FIFA navodno kuhala novo U-15 SP uz Disney i ESPN, a projekt je sada stopiran
- Channel News Asia12:35
- Le Figaro (France)13:25
La Fédération danoise a estimé que le projet, depuis avorté, d’ouverture du Mondial à des investisseurs privés avait provoqué «une crise de confiance fondamentale envers la direction de la FIFA».
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)13:35
Želi novog predsjednika FIFA-e
- Vecernji list (Croatia)14:00
Gianni Infantino ponovno se našao u središtu kontroverze nakon što su isplivale informacije o projektu novog svjetskog natjecanja za nogometaše do 15 godina
- Channel News Asia15:28
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:03
TEŠKI dani za čelnika FIFA-e.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)18:59
DBU je istaknuo da nije podržao Infantina na predsjedničkim izborima 2023. te da to neće učiniti ni na sljedećim izborima, koji će se održati na 77. kongresu FIFA-e u Rabatu u Maroku 18. ožujka
Sat, 22 August 2026
8 reports- Telegram.hr (Croatia)09:26
"Vidimo se kod frizera", rekao jedan ćelavac drugom
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:45
IZBJEGAO je odgovoriti na pitanja o pozivima na ostavku.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)10:10
Tri kontinentalne konfederacije javno su ga prozvale zbog načina na koji je predstavljao svoje planove, dok je Uefa otišla korak dalje i poručila da je izgubila povjerenje u njegovo vodstvo. Pritisak je dodatno pojačan nakon problema povezanih s pokušajem prodaje prava na klupsko Svjetsko prvenstvo
- thenews.com.pk11:19
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing pressure to stay away from a youth tournament as anger grows over plans driven by his attempted World Cup sell-off. He was informed in a letter on Friday by...
- Channel News Asia11:46
- Le Figaro (France)12:02
Le président de la Concacaf a demandé à son homologue de la Fifa de ne pas se rendre à un tournoi junior en République dominicaine, «au risque de nuire au caractère technique de cette importante activité de formation des jeunes».
- Al Jazeera English12:37
The pressure on Gianni Infantino has led CONCACAF to reportedly ask the FIFA president to skip upcoming tournament.
- aol.co.uk13:01
Gianni Infantino has spent the last two months under intense scrutiny and it appears the beleaguered FIFA president has developed his own style of media management
Sun, 23 August 2026
9 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)01:32
Sogar einer seiner Vizepräsidenten bat Gianni Infantino »im Namen des Fußballs«, nicht zu kommen. Doch trotz dieser Ansage ist der Fifa-Chef zu einem U14-Event in die Dominikanische Republik geflogen – und postete demonstrativ Kuschelfotos.
- Al Jazeera English07:22
FIFA boss turns up at event after CONCACAF chief Montagliani asked him to reconsider amid the body’s governance crisis.
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:34
NALJUTIO je ostale čelnike.
- Channel News Asia12:53
- Al Jazeera English13:50
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands back calls for Infantino's resignation amid FIFA crisis.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:27
6 associations back calls for independent FIFA governance review after failed World Cup investment plan
- Channel News Asia22:25
- Channel News Asia23:08
- Le Figaro (France)23:17
Sous sa direction, l’UEFA a annoncé qu’elle boycotterait toutes les compétitions de l’instance mondiale - dont les Coupes du monde.
Mon, 24 August 2026
27 reports- El Mundo (Spain)00:57
Infantino ha quedado bajo una presión creciente para que renuncie por su plan —ahora abortado— de vender participaciones del torneo más importante del fútbol, la Copa del Mundo, a inversores de capital privado Leer
- Index.hr (Croatia)04:38
OŠTRA osuda UEFA-inog predsjednika.
- Times of India05:18
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will not challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA president. Infantino faces a potential challenger in next year's FIFA presidential election. This comes after Infantino's abandoned plan to sell FIFA competition rights. Ceferin believes Infantino lacks broad support from the football community. He also reminded Infantino of UEFA's past support for his rise.
- tportal (Croatia)05:37
Sukob između Aleksandera Čeferina i Giannija Infantina očito se dodatno zaoštrava. Predsjednik UEFA-e oštro je napao prvog čovjeka FIFA-e zbog propalog projekta FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), nazvavši ga planom koji je, prema njegovu mišljenju, 'gori čak i od Superlige'
- Al Jazeera English06:09
European football chief doesn't want to lose credibility over FIFA job but says Infantino will face a challenger.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:19
Sukob dvojice najmoćnijih ljudi svjetskog nogometa ušao je u novu fazu. Predsjednik UEFA-e Aleksander Čeferin žestoko je kritizirao propali projekt FIFA Forward Enterprise, nazvavši ga ‘gorim čak i od Superlige‘. U razgovoru za podcast ‘The Rest is Politics: Leading‘, Čeferin je otvoreno poručio da...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)06:44
Najvažnije mi je što smo zaustavili još jedan pokušaj prodaje sporta. Teško mi je zamisliti kakvi bi to ljudi prodali sport koji pripada svima
- Libération (France)06:47
Le Slovène annonce qu’il ne sera pas candidat à l’élection de mars 2027 et plaide pour que l’actuel patron du foot mondial se retire de lui-même. Dans le cas contraire, l’opposition présentera un candidat.
- RMF24 (Poland)07:07
Infantino kreuje się na obrońcę biednych krajów. W wyborach będzie miał rywala?
- Der Spiegel (Germany)07:14
Aleksander Čeferin ist seit zehn Jahren Chef der Uefa, immer wieder kommt es zum Konflikt mit Fifa-Boss Infantino. Herausfordern will Čeferin den umstrittenen Schweizer aber nicht. Er begründet das mit seiner »Glaubwürdigkeit«.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)07:30
Il presidente della Uefa, Aleksander Ceferin, non si candiderà alla presidenza della Fifa. Il numero uno del calcio europeo – il cui mandato scadrà nel 2027 – si è autoescluso dalla corsa per sostituire il presidente Gianni Infantino, ma ha avvertito il capo della Fifa, ormai in difficoltà, che dovrà dimettersi o affrontare una sfida […] L'articolo Ceferin non sfiderà Infantino alle elezioni Fifa 2027: “Non m’interessa, la mia credibilità è molto più alta. Ora lui ha solo due possibilità”...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)08:06
Kaže da ga takva funkcija ne zanima
- Die Zeit (Germany)08:56
URL changednow www.zeit.de/sport/2026-08/aleksander-ceferin-gianni-infantino-fifa-praesident-uefa-gxe
Aleksander Čeferin hat wiederholt bekräftigt, dass er einen Wechsel an der Spitze der Fifa will. Er selbst will Gianni Infantino aber nicht als Präsident ablösen.
- Die Zeit (Germany)08:56
Aleksander Čeferin hat wiederholt bekräftigt, dass er einen Wechsel an der Spitze der Fifa will. Er selbst will Gianni Infantino aber nicht als Präsident ablösen.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:29
Ceferin says Infantino’s World Cup plan is ‘even worse than the Super League’
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:11
Nel momento in cui il suo potere dentro la Fifa comincia a traballare, Gianni Infantino vola ai Caraibi a caccia di sostegno. E lo fa presentandosi quasi nei panni del Robin Hood del pallone: dalla parte delle federazioni più piccole, contro chi avrebbe già abbastanza risorse e non vorrebbe vedere crescere gli altri. Il presidente […] L'articolo Infantino va ai Caraibi a caccia di aiuto e si spaccia per Robin Hood del pallone: “Alcuni non hanno bisogno né vogliono che gli altri crescano”...
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:19
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)14:05
Europas Fußball-Boss Aleksander Ceferin verzichtet auf eine eigene Kandidatur. Alles deutet darauf hin, dass die Opposition eine radikale Lösung für die Fifa-Krise präferiert – bald steht ein markantes Datum an.
- Le Figaro (France)14:22
Samuel Eto’o, l’ancien international et actuel président de la fédération camerounaise, a défendu ce lundi Gianni Infantino, en pleine tourmente.
- Channel News Asia14:52
- Al Jazeera English15:15
Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.
- 24sata (Croatia)15:41
Iako je Infantino odustao od plana prodaje udjela, a time i podjele profita s privatnim investitorima od organizacije najvećih natjecanja, to nije utjecalo na smirivanje napetosti,
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:50
SAMUEL Eto'o, predsjednik Kamerunskog nogometnog saveza, podržao je predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina usprkos kritikama. Eto'o tvrdi da je Infantino pomogao Africi i da su napadi politički.
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- Vecernji list (Croatia)24 Aug, 16:30their copy
- Le Monde (France)16:06
Le patron de la Fédération internationale de football est embourbé dans une crise depuis l’échec de son projet contesté et finalement abandonné d’ouvrir l’instance mondiale à des investisseurs privés.
- Le Figaro (France)17:19
Mikaël Sylvestre, Emmanuel petit et Olivier Dacourt ont estimé, dans un communiqué, qu’un «changement était nécessaire» à la tête de la Fifa, incitant Gianni Infantino à démissionner.
- Le Figaro (France)18:35
Le président de la Fifa a annoncé le lancement d’une Coupe du monde des moins de 15 ans dès cette année. Un évènement de grande ampleur qui doit réunir 211 pays.
- Channel News Asia18:56
Tue, 25 August 2026
5 reports- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:23Infantino gubi podršku na sve strane, sad su po njemu zajednički udarili sadašnji i bivši nogometaši
Skuplja se opozicija FIFA-inu šefu
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:07
SVE JE VEĆI pritisak na prvog čovjeka svjetskog nogometa.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:54
Former Cameroonian star Samuel Eto’o rejects calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down
- Al Jazeera English15:42
Amid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.
- morningstaronline.co.uk17:00
HIGH-PROFILE current and former footballers, including a member of a Fifa player panel, say “change is necessary” in the organisation’s leadership as pressure continues to mount on its president Gianni Infantino.Mikael Silvestre, the former Manchester United defender and part of Fifa’s Players’ Voice Panel, issued a statement calling for change at the top of Fifa on his X account on Monday and wrote above it: “Enough is enough!”
Wed, 26 August 2026
15 reports- Channel News Asia09:22
- Al Jazeera English10:42
Claudius Schaefer insists the influence of the FIFA president has 'grown from year to year'.
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- geosuper.tv26 Aug, 13:49their copy
- Google News - Europe query10:52
Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief Al Jazeera
- Index.hr (Croatia)11:56
CAFU je pohvalio FIFA-u i Giannija Infantina jer uključuju bivše igrače u donošenje odluka.
- ANSA English (Italy)12:38
Italian soccer federation scraps backing for candidacy for 2027 elections
- Channel News Asia12:41
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)12:50
La Figc prende posizione e ritira ufficialmente il proprio sostegno a Gianni Infantino, presidente della Fifa, in vista delle elezioni presidenziali di marzo 2027 dopo il caso del progetto – poi ritirato – di voler vendere una parte dei Mondiali a investitori privati. A renderlo noto è stato proprio il massimo organo calcistico nazionale sul […] L'articolo La Figc non sosterrà Infantino alle elezioni Fifa: “Siamo con la Uefa”. Simonelli è critico: “Avrei preso tempo. Decisione solo di Malagò”...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)13:27
Tražili su jamstvo da se više neće ponoviti
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:19
TALIJANSKI nogometni savez (FIGC) povukao je podršku Gianniju Infantinu za izbore za predsjednika FIFA-e 2027. godine, uskladivši se s UEFA-om protiv njegovih planova za prodaju prihoda od SP-a.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:58
FIGC mu je uskratio podršku
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:48
Il capitano dell’Italia campione del mondo 2006, Fabio Cannavaro, attuale ct dell’Uzbekistan, si schiera con il presidente della Fifa, Gianni Infantino, attraverso un documento pubblicato sui social firmato anche da diversi grandi ex calciatori. Lo ha fatto proprio nel giorno in cui la Figc ha deciso di ritirare il proprio sostegno in vista delle elezioni […] L'articolo Cannavaro e altri ex grandi calciatori difendono Infantino: “Il calcio è migliorato. Non riconoscerlo sarebbe...
- Al Jazeera English18:13edited after publishing
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UEFA set to end boycott of FIFA events over Infantino’s failed selloffUEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan.
- Libération (France)20:07
La position officielle de la Fédération française de football au sujet de la réélection du patron de la Fifa sera déterminée lors de son prochain comité exécutif, a annoncé ce mercredi 26 août son président Philippe Diallo à «l’Equipe».
- ABC News (Australia)22:30
The pressure on the embattled FIFA president remains immense but he receives a major boost from one of his most vocal opponents.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)23:05
Federation cites governance concerns amid backlash over failed World Cup stake-sale plan
Thu, 27 August 2026
44 reports- Al Jazeera English10:05
Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.
- Channel News Asia11:42
- Al Jazeera English13:18
Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.
- Google News - Croatia query14:05
Infantino doing ‘great job’ World Cup star Suker says, tells Hong Kong ‘be more like Croatia’ South China Morning Post
- timescall.com14:28edited after publishing
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UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against InfantinoInfantino dropped the sell-off plan on Aug. 1 after a furious backlash by global soccer leaders.
- ANSA (Italy)14:30
'Cattiva condotta a sfondo criminale: cercava vantaggio personale da soldi del calcio'
- Channel News Asia14:42
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:47
- nbclosangeles.com14:47edited after publishing
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UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino1 reprint
- fox13seattle.com27 Aug, 16:06their copy
- tportal (Croatia)14:48
Svjetski nogomet ulazi u novu ozbiljnu krizu. UEFA se priprema za podnošenje kaznene prijave protiv predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina zbog nesavjesnog poslovanja povezanog s njegovim neuspjelim projektom 'FIFA Forward Enterprise'
- La Repubblica (Italy)14:50edited after publishing
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La Uefa vuole denunciare Infantino: “Pronti a un’azione penale”Presentata alla Corte distrettuale Usa la richiesta di emettere un'ordinanza per l'accesso a documenti Fifa ritenuti "probatori". L’Esecutivo: “Serve una nuova leadership”
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:54
UEFA priprema kaznenu prijavu u Švicarskoj protiv predsjednika FIFA-e Giannija Infantina zbog pokušaja prodaje udjela u Svjetskom prvenstvu privatnim investitorima, optužujući ga za nesavjesno poslovanje.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:55
Wegen der gescheiterten Investorenpläne für die Fußball-WM wächst der Druck auf Fifa-Chef Gianni Infantino. Die Uefa fordert nun vor einem US-Gericht Dokumente ein, Ziel ist ein Strafverfahren.
- Le Figaro (France)14:56
L’UEFA est en train de préparer une plainte contre Gianni Infantino, le patron de la Fifa, pour «gestion déloyale» après le projet avorté de l’ouverture du Mondial à des investisseurs privés.
- El País (Spain)15:00
Ceferin había amenazado con un boicot en respuesta al anuncio de la organización internacional, una operación valorada en 4.000 millones de dólares
- Le Monde (France)15:06
L’instance européenne a déposé une motion devant un tribunal fédéral aux Etats-Unis afin d’obtenir des documents et des témoignages autour du projet controversé – depuis abandonné – de cession des parts de la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés.
- ABC (Spain)15:10
La lucha de poder en la cúspide del fútbol mundial ha entrado en fase judicial. La UEFA de Aleksander Ceferin se prepara para emprender acciones de tipo penal contra el presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, ante los tribunales suizos por una supuesta mala gestión financiera en su fallido plan de vender a inversores privados las ganancias de las próximas ediciones del Mundial . El organismo europeo confirmó este jueves que ha presentado varios documentos ante la justicia estadounidense para...
- 24sata (Croatia)15:12
Uefa je zaratila s Fifom i Infantinom zbog tajnog plana o prodaji prava na SP privatnicima. Europska nogometna organizacija podnijela je tužbu te sve dokaze za koje smatra da će biti dovoljni za dobivanje spora
- Vecernji list (Croatia)15:18
UEFA žestoko osuđuje poteze FIFA-e u posljednje vrijeme te su u potpunosti izgubili povjerenje u Infantina
- DW Top Stories15:26
European football’s governing body said it is preparing a criminal complaint against the FIFA president over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
- Le Monde (France)15:30
Alors que les confédérations européenne, asiatique et nord-américaine ont demandé le départ du président de l’instance internationale du football, la confédération africaine se range derrière celui qui a largement choyé les pays du continent.
- Al Jazeera English15:32
UEFA considers criminal complaint against Infantino over failed World Cup sell-off plans but suspends boycott threat.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)15:33
Čini se kako smo dobili novi "čin" u nogometnoj drami koju je izazvao predsjednik FIFA-e Gianni Infantino. Podsjetimo, on je planirao prodati prava na Svjetsko prvenstvo privatnim kompanijama, ali taj je plan, srećom, propao nakon što su se planu javno usprotivile mnoge organizacije, među kojima je...
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:38
Der europäische Fußballverband will laut einem Gerichtsdokument ein Strafverfahren gegen Infantino einleiten. Es geht dabei um den Vorwurf der kriminellen Misswirtschaft.
- Die Zeit (Germany)15:38
URL changednow www.zeit.de/sport/2026-08/uefa-will-strafverfahren-gegen-fifa-chef-gianni-infantino-gxe
Der europäische Fußballverband will laut einem Gerichtsdokument ein Strafverfahren gegen Infantino einleiten. Es geht dabei um den Vorwurf der kriminellen Misswirtschaft.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)15:51
L’Uefa vuole presentare una denuncia penale in Svizzera contro il presidente della Fifa, Gianni Infantino: a riferirlo è il Guardian, spiegando che per il dirigente italo-svizzero viene ipotizzata una cattiva gestione finanziaria in relazione al suo piano poi fallito per cedere a investitori privati una quota dei diritti commerciali del Mondiale. In una nuova escalation […] L'articolo “Voleva svendere i diritti dei Mondiali per un beneficio economico”: l’Uefa vuole portare il presidente Fifa...
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:00
- Le Monde English16:00
The European football body has requested permission to gather evidence for a potential criminal complaint against FIFA's president over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup.
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)16:08
Slučaj bi s mogao voditi u Švicarskoj
- Libération (France)16:33
L’instance européenne estime dans une requête préliminaire que le projet mort-né du Suisse d’ouvrir le Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés «a infligé un préjudice direct et concret à la réputation de la Fifa».
- iheart.com16:41
UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...
- iheart.com16:41
UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...
- iheart.com16:41
UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...
- iheart.com16:41
UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...
- iheart.com16:41
UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...
- iheart.com16:41
UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...
- iheart.com16:41
UEFA is pursuing criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged financial mismanagement related to a failed $20 billion World Cup stake sale. UEFA filed for evidence discovery in New York, with potential proceedings in Switzerland. Infantino dropped the plan after backlas...
- Channel News Asia17:03
UEFA alleged that FIFA President Gianni Infantino had secretly developed a proposal to transfer FIFA’s commercial rights to a new subsidiary with a small group of advisers and investors.
- ABC News (Australia)17:29
European football's governing body, UEFA, is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA's embattled president, Gianni Infantino, over his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
- the-star.co.ke18:30
Documents seen by BBC Sport show an application has been made by European football's governing body
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:32
Planned legal challenge set to be launched in Switzerland, where FIFA's main headquarters is located, say legal filings
- RMF24 (Poland)19:49
Infantino ma kłopoty. UEFA szykuje pozew przeciwko szefowi FIFA
- Le Monde English21:32
As the European, Asian and North American confederations call for Infantino's resignation, the African confederation stands behind the man who has long favored the continent's nations.
- La Repubblica (Italy)21:35
Cannavaro, Totti, Vieri e Zanetti con Infantino. Figo lo contesta. L’Africa con il presidente, sostenuto dai Paesi del Golfo a cui darà i Mondiali. L’Europa guida l’opposizione con centro-nord America e Asia
Fri, 28 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica04:05
[The Conversation Africa] Gianni Infantino might have backed down from his proposal to sell a minority stake of Fifa to corporate investors and he may be facing a backlash from all sides, but the steady commercialisation of the game continues.
- El Mundo (Spain)08:43
El organismo europeo prepara la denuncia contra el presidente de la FIFA por el fallido proyecto para privatizar parte de los derechos comerciales del organismo internacional Leer
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)09:19
Er wurde als Sohn eines Hausmädchens und eines Tellerwäschers geboren, als Fifa-Chef ist er heute der umstrittenste Mann des Fußballs. Wie hast du dich verändert, Gianni Infantino?
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:34
Tra i sinonimi della parola “leggenda”, dopo “narrazione”, “mito”, “epopea” e “favola”, vengono riportati anche i meno nobili “balla”, “panzana”, “frottola”, “invenzione” e “fandonia”. Di fronte alla lettera di sostegno al presidente della Fifa Gianni Infantino, firmata da una serie di “Legend” del calcio internazionale, tra le quali Cannavaro, Totti, Materazzi, Vieri, Zanetti, Cafu, Cambiasso […] L'articolo Che tristezza il sostegno delle “leggende” a Infantino: è tutto bello quando puoi...
- El Mundo (Spain)20:41
El organismo europeo acelera el proceso penal contra el actual presidente de la FIFA tras su intento de privatizar parte de sus derechos comerciales a través de la empresa FIFA Forward Enterprise con el inversionista Joshua Kushner como socio Leer
- El Mundo (Spain)23:48
El hermano del yerno del presidente de Estados Unidos está ligado, según la UEFA, al proyecto fallido de privatización de los derechos del Mundial. El organismo europeo quiere ahora acceder a la información que maneja Thrive Capital, el fondo del magnate Leer
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- El Mundo (Spain)12:45
Infantino supuestamente cobró a la FIFA por artículos personales, incluyendo flores, un esmoquin, equipo de gimnasio, servicios de lavandería e incluso un colchón, porque el descanso es importante. Leer
Sun, 30 August 2026
5 reports- Channel News Asia10:41
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:50
La Federcalcio olandese ha chiesto la convocazione ad Amsterdam di un vertice internazionale, senza il presidente Gianni Infantino (negli ultimi giorni nella bufera dopo la notizia che la Uefa vuole denunciarlo), per discutere una profonda riforma della governance della Fifa. In una nota, la Knvb sostiene che l’organizzazione mondiale del calcio abbia bisogno “di una […] L'articolo La Federcalcio olandese ora esclude Infantino: “Facciamo un vertice senza di lui. La Fifa va riorganizzata”...
- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:44
Im März entscheidet sich, ob Gianni Infantino Fifa-Chef bleibt. Doch selbst eine Abwahl wäre laut dem niederländischen Fußballverband KNVB zu wenig. Er will ein internationales Gipfeltreffen ausrichten.
- Al Jazeera English12:06
KNVB invites associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.
- France Info (France)20:13
L'ancien président de l'UEFA est monté au créneau contre l'actuel président de la Fifa, dimanche.
Mon, 31 August 2026
4 reports- Le Monde (France)00:31
Ces déclarations interviennent alors que le patron de la FIFA fait face à une contestation croissante de plusieurs confédérations, notamment après son projet avorté d’ouverture de la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés.
- Libération (France)05:40
L’ancien n°10 s’est exprimé dimanche 30 août sur Canal +. «J’ai toujours su qu’il aimait beaucoup l’argent et le pouvoir», a-t-il commenté à propos de son ex-bras droit quand il présidait l’UEFA.
- Al Jazeera English06:33
In a scathing interview, French great Michel Platini accuses Infantino of always loving 'money and power'.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:04
Einst arbeitete Gianni Infantino unter Michel Platini bei der Uefa. Mittlerweile geht der Franzose gerichtlich gegen den Fifa-Boss vor und kritisiert ihn scharf. Infantino habe versagt, weil er die Regeln des Spiels nicht respektiere.
Tue, 1 September 2026
6 reports- Channel News Asia01:43
- Le Monde (France)03:43
Le milliardaire a déclaré qu’il « ne se serait pas engagé » dans le plan du patron de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, d’ouvrir la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés s’il avait anticipé la contestation. Mais il affirme soutenir les « motivations du projet ».
- 24sata (Croatia)04:35
Iznos bi s bonusima mogao narasti na približno 50 milijuna eura, a Amerikanac bi danas bi trebao otputovati u Englesku na liječnički pregled
- Al Jazeera English09:19
Investor Joshua Kushner blames football's 'political dynamics' for FIFA's leadership crisis involving Gianni Infantino.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:32
Joshua Kushner und sein Investorenverbund sollten Geld in die Vermarktung der Fußball-WM stecken – das war der Plan von Fifa-Boss Gianni Infantino. Doch der Investor bereut jetzt, dass er in die Pläne involviert war.
- Libération (France)10:56
L’homme d’affaires américain, personnage de premier plan dans le scandale estival du football mondial, a reconnu qu’il «ne serait pas engagé» dans le plan mort-né d’ouvrir la Coupe du monde à des investisseurs privés s’il avait su qu’il occasionnerait une telle révolte.
Wed, 2 September 2026
3 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)04:11
- AllAfrica12:11
[This Day] FIFA President Gianni Infantino has pledged the world football governing body's continued support for the development and restructuring of Nigerian football following a high-level meeting with a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko in Zurich.
- Channel News Asia22:31
Thu, 3 September 2026
13 reports- Japan Times00:00
Infantino's failed stake‑sale plan exposes FIFA's deeper structural flaws, showing that only reform can prevent future leaders from repeating the same autocratic patterns.
- El País (Spain)03:30edited after publishingPor qué encalla el primer asalto de la UEFA al poder de Infantino: claves de un boicot que nunca fue
previously
Encalla el primer asalto de la UEFA al poder de InfantinoEl presidente de la FIFA sigue en el cargo un mes después del escándalo de la privatización del Mundial y Europa no boicotea la Copa del Mundo sub-20 femenina
- Al Jazeera English06:15
Samuel Eto'o says a higher budget might have attracted the likes of Mbappe and Tchouameni to play for Africa instead.
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- Anadolu Agency (AA)3 Sept, 19:20their copy
- ANSA (Italy)08:52
Candidatura Fifa di Infantino, Malagò: "Sarebbe autolesionismo andare contro l'Uefa"
- Le Figaro (France)09:44
Soutien du président de la Fifa, la légende camerounaise explique, dans un entretien accordé à L’Équipe, les problématiques auxquelles il fait face pour développer le football dans son pays, et plus généralement en Afrique.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)17:25
Fifa‑Präsident Gianni Infantino steht nach der Aufregung über seinen Investorenplan massiv in der Kritik. Aber reicht das, um ihn abzulösen? Sportrechtler Martin Nolte erläutert den Machtkampf im Weltfußball.
- Channel News Asia18:06
- Al Jazeera English19:43edited after publishing
previously
FIFA blasts UEFA ‘smear campaign,’ fights World Cup plan disclosuresUEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA's request.
- ABC News (Australia)20:34
Football's major governing bodies continue to fight over the failed plan by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to sell off the rights for the World Cup, with the global governing body accusing European body UEFA of a "smear campaign" against the president.
- DW Top Stories22:35
The dispute between the two football associations reached a US court, in which UEFA is looking for permission to collect evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
- DW Top Stories22:35
The dispute between the two football associations reached a US court, in which UEFA is looking for permission to collect evidence for criminal proceedings in Switzerland.
- Le Monde (France)23:01
Dans le sillage du projet économique avorté de la FIFA, l’instance européenne prépare une action en justice contre le patron du football mondial, Gianni Infantino, pour « gestion déloyale ».
- hitc.com23:05
FIFA has accused UEFA of running a smear campaign against them and president Gianni Infantino.
Fri, 4 September 2026
7 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:10
World football body asks US court to reject or delay UEFA bid for documents related to abandoned private investment plan
- Japan Times01:25
Infantino, up for reelection for a fourth term in March 2027, has been criticized since tabling the now-abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup.
- 24sata (Croatia)05:26
Projekt FFE predviđao je veliko povećanje iznosa za članice. Prema ranijim tvrdnjama, svaka bi nacionalna federacija u ciklusu od 2027. do 2030. mogla dobiti znatno više novca nego prema sadašnjem modelu
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:45
FIFA i UEFA su u pravnom sporu. Sve je krenulo još tijekom Svjetskog prvenstva ovog ljeta.
- Channel News Asia08:39
- moroccoworldnews.com10:26
FIFA has accused UEFA of conducting a “smear campaign” against the global governing body and its leadership.
- tribune.com.pk11:41
Infantino attendance uncertain in Poland