#Gianni Infantino
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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.
SportsBelgium Withdraws Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino Following Controversial World Cup Decisions
Belgium's football federation has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing a controversial World Cup red card reversal for USA player Folarin Balogun and opaque private investment plans.
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.
SportsUEFA Chief Aleksander Ceferin Rules Out FIFA Bid But Warns Gianni Infantino to Step Down
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running for the FIFA presidency but warned Gianni Infantino that he must resign or face a leadership challenge amid mounting pressure over controversial tournament plans.
SportsAleksander Ceferin Rules Out FIFA Presidency as Potential Challengers to Gianni Infantino Emerge
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running for the FIFA presidency, predicting that incumbent Gianni Infantino will likely face opposition in next year's elections following a backlash over proposed tournament investments.
SportsNordic Nations Demand FIFA Reforms and Withdraw Support from Gianni Infantino
Six Nordic football associations have declared they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and demanded sweeping governance reforms within the organisation.
SportsFIFA President Gianni Infantino Defies Warning and Appears in the Caribbean Amid Global Controversy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino ignored a warning from CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani and made a public appearance in the Dominican Republic amid ongoing fallout from a controversial business proposal.
SportsCONCACAF Urges FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Skip Youth Tournament Amid Mounting Governance Crisis
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to skip a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic as a governance crisis and pressure to resign mount.
SportsFifa Crisis Deepens as Hungarian Official Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid
Fifa faces a growing governance crisis as Hungarian official Sandor Csanyi and other federations withdraw support for president Gianni Infantino following the departure of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour.
SportsGianni Infantino Faces Leadership Crisis as Fifa Navigates Financial Revamp and Growing Pains
Gianni Infantino faces intense political pressure and threats to his Fifa presidency following controversial tournament decisions and financial proposals. Despite record World Cup revenues, questions regarding the commercialisation and integrity of the sport threaten his future.