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SportsUEFA President Aleksander Ceferin Warns FIFA Trust Remains Broken After Investment Controversy
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin stated that trust in global football remains broken following the collapse of FIFA's controversial private investment plan.
SportsUEFA and CONCACAF Challenge FIFA Finances, Demanding $10m Payout for Members
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani have demanded an independent review of FIFA's record reserves and proposed a $2.1bn payout to member associations.
SportsGerman FA Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke Demands Immediate Exit of FIFA President Gianni Infantino
German Football Association vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke has strongly demanded the departure of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing major controversies involving Donald Trump and opaque governance.
SportsEnglish FA Chair Debbie Hewitt Demands Transparency from FIFA President Gianni Infantino Over Aborted World Cup Sell-Off
English FA chair Debbie Hewitt has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release documents regarding an aborted World Cup private investment plan and the suspension of a player ban.
SportsCameroon FA President Samuel Eto'o Faces Embezzlement Allegations Over Appearance Fees
Cameroonian Football Federation President Samuel Eto'o is facing embezzlement allegations from former executives regarding redirected appearance fees. The former striker has denied all claims made against him.
SportsMorocco Prime Minister Rebukes Football Chief Over Premature 2030 World Cup Final Claim
Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has criticized Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa for prematurely claiming the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca before FIFA's official decision.
SportsFIFA Clarifies 2030 World Cup Final Location After Moroccan Football Chief's Assertion
FIFA has refuted claims by Moroccan football official Fouzi Lekjaa that Morocco has officially secured the rights to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, stating that a final decision has not yet been made.
SportsFrench Football Federation Pulls Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino Ahead of Election
The French Football Federation has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's upcoming re-election bid, citing a broken trust following his controversial and abandoned private investment plans.
SportsEuropean Leagues Expand Legal Battle Against FIFA Over Women's Match Calendar
The European Leagues umbrella group has expanded its legal complaint with the European Commission to include FIFA's alleged abusive conduct toward the women's football calendar in Europe.
SportsEmbattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino Confirms Plans to Run for Re-election Amid Mounting Scrutiny
Despite facing mounting criticism, legal threats from UEFA, and waning support, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will run for re-election in 2027.
SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino Dodges Questions on Leadership Future Amid World Cup Sell-Off Backlash
FIFA President Gianni Infantino avoided questions regarding his future and potential re-election during an appearance in Poland, following the collapse of his controversial World Cup investment plan.
SportsFIFA Fights Back Against UEFA 'Smear Campaign' Over Blocked World Cup Investor Plan
FIFA has accused UEFA of a smear campaign after European football's governing body asked US judges to force the disclosure of documents related to a controversial World Cup investor plan.
SportsSamuel Eto'o Urges African Football Federations to Back FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has urged African football leaders to support Gianni Infantino, highlighting the FIFA president's role in developing the continent's associations and expanding World Cup access.
SportsJoshua Kushner Regrets Involving Thrive Capital in FIFA World Cup Commercial Plan Amid Bitter Power Struggles
United States businessman Joshua Kushner has expressed regret over Thrive Capital's involvement in FIFA's controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes, citing unexpected political power struggles in global football.
SportsFormer UEFA Chief Michel Platini Demands Resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino Amid Growing Scandals
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down, citing rule violations, commercial overreaches, and ongoing controversies surrounding the governing body.
SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino Faces Growing Opposition and Election Challenges
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing growing opposition and potential challengers ahead of the upcoming March 2027 election following a series of controversial decisions.
SportsUEFA Prepares Criminal Case Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan
UEFA is preparing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a secretive and controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
SportsUEFA Seeks US Court Documents to Launch Criminal Case Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino
UEFA has petitioned a US federal court for documents and testimony from Florida-based FIFA entities to support a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
SportsWorld Cup 2034 Hosts Saudi Arabia Back Gianni Infantino Amid Growing FIFA Leadership Crisis
Saudi Arabia has backed embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of his re-election bid, despite mounting pressure and criticism from several major football confederations over a collapsed commercial proposal.
SportsUefa Set to Withdraw Fifa Tournament Boycott Threat Following Controversial Proposal Scrap
Uefa is reportedly poised to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa tournaments after receiving assurances that controversial World Cup investment plans have been permanently scrapped.
SportsUEFA Prepares to Drop FIFA Boycott Threat Following Abandoned World Cup Selloff Plan
UEFA is poised to drop its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino's controversial World Cup selloff plan will not be revived.
SportsPressure Mounts on FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino as Italy Withdraws Support While Legend Fabio Cannavaro Backs Him
Italy's football federation has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid ongoing pressure over a failed World Cup sell-off plan, though former captain Fabio Cannavaro and other football legends have voiced their backing.
SportsEuropean Leagues Chief Claims Gianni Infantino Has No Future at FIFA Amid Growing Pressure
European Leagues president Claudius Schaefer stated that Gianni Infantino has no future at FIFA as pressure mounts from multiple confederations for the president to resign and implement sweeping reforms.
SportsFormer Cameroon Star Samuel Eto’o Backs Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino Amid Growing Pressure
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o has voiced strong support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dismissing criticism as politically motivated ahead of next year's election.