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Gianni Infantino seeks another FIFA term amid growing opposition

Gianni Infantino is preparing to seek another term as president of FIFA, as the head of world football faces increasing criticism from several influential stakeholders ahead of the 2027 election. Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016 and was re-elected in 2023, has confirmed his intention to stand......

Gianni Infantino announces new FIFA under-15 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced plans to launch a new Under-15 World Cup, describing the initiative as part of a broader effort to expand football opportunities beyond the sport's traditional major nations. The new tournament is expected to bring together young players from across......

Gianni Infantino under pressure: Concacaf urges him to avoid junior tournament in the Dominican Republic

As criticism of Gianni Infantino's governance grows within international football, the FIFA president is being urged not to attend a youth competition held in the Dominican Republic. Concacaf president Victor Montagliani fears that Infantino's presence could overshadow the sporting event. The governance......

Gianni Infantino under pressure: Concacaf urges him to avoid junior tournament in the Dominican Republic

As criticism of Gianni Infantino's governance grows within international football, the FIFA president is being urged not to attend a youth competition held in the Dominican Republic. Concacaf president Victor Montagliani fears that Infantino's presence could overshadow the sporting event. The governance......

UEFA and Concacaf explore plans for a joint Nations League

European and North American football could be heading toward a major new competition as UEFA and Concacaf discuss the possibility of creating a joint Nations League involving national teams from both confederations. According to reports, the proposed tournament could feature as many as 96 national teams......

Israel withdraws support for Infantino amid growing FIFA leadership concerns

The Israel Football Association has withdrawn its previously announced support for Gianni Infantino's bid to remain president of FIFA, adding to growing criticism surrounding the leadership of world football's governing body. According to a letter reportedly sent by Israel Football Association......

Morocco and five Arab countries back Infantino

The presidents of six Arab football associations, including Morocco, Egypt and Qatar, have expressed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces growing criticism from several football confederations. The joint statement was issued by the football associations of Morocco, Egypt,......

Motsepe says Infantino’s future will be decided by the vote

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and a FIFA vice president, has stressed that Gianni Infantino’s future as president of world football’s governing body should be determined through the organization’s electoral process. Infantino has faced growing......

FIFA faces growing crisis as three confederations challenge Infantino’s leadership

FIFA is facing mounting internal tensions after three major continental football confederations called for an independent review of a disputed commercial project linked to the organization’s FIFA Forward programme. UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF have reportedly expressed serious......