Keywords: FIFA presidency


Infantino appears closer to another FIFA term as opponents struggle to find a strong challenger

FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears to be in a strong position to secure another term at the head of world football’s governing body, as his opponents face increasing difficulty in finding a candidate capable of building a broad international coalition against him. According to Reuters, citing......

Gianni Infantino Faces Pressure After Complaint Regarding His Ties to Donald Trump

Pressure is mounting on Gianni Infantino. The British NGO FairSquare has approached FIFA's ethics committee to demand an investigation into several incidents related to the relationship between the president of the global football body and Donald Trump. The organization believes that these actions may......

Belgian football federation withdraws support for Infantino ahead of FIFA election

The Belgian Football Federation has decided not to back Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, citing concerns over transparency and governance within football’s global governing body. Belgium’s decision follows similar moves by several European football associations,......

FIFA crisis casts doubt over Infantino’s attendance at Women’s U-20 World Cup opener

Around 15,000 spectators are expected at Saturday’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland, but it remains unclear whether FIFA President Gianni Infantino will attend as the governing body continues to deal with the fallout from a controversial commercial proposal. The......

UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin rules out FIFA presidency bid

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has ruled out running to succeed Gianni Infantino as president of FIFA, despite growing pressure surrounding the leadership of world football’s governing body. The Slovenian football administrator said he was not interested in taking the top FIFA position, explaining......

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The Israel Football Association has withdrawn its previously announced support for Gianni Infantino's bid to remain president of FIFA, adding to growing criticism surrounding the leadership of world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......

FIFA presidency faces new challenge as Infantino’s eligibility comes under scrutiny

Gianni Infantino’s future as FIFA president has come under renewed scrutiny after the non-profit organisation FairSquare called on the football governing body’s Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee to prevent him from standing in the next presidential election. The organisation argues......

New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino’s fourth FIFA presidency bid

New Zealand Football has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain president of FIFA for a fourth term, becoming the first national football association in Oceania to publicly distance itself from the Swiss administrator. The decision follows controversy surrounding a proposal......

Blatter calls for a woman to lead FIFA

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has called for the world football governing body to be led by a woman, suggesting Norwegian football official Liz Klaveness as a strong candidate for the role. His comments come at a time of growing debate over FIFA's leadership and governance ahead of the organization's......