Keywords: Governance


Irish football association withdraws support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing another political setback to the Swiss-Italian official as criticism over his leadership continues to grow. The decision was taken following a meeting of the FAI board, which agreed to reverse......

Trump backs Infantino and warns FIFA against making a “serious mistake”

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing the football governing body’s leader would be a major mistake amid growing criticism of his leadership. In a statement published on Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump described Infantino......

South Korean football federation apologizes over historic scandal involving international referees

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has issued a formal apology following the resurfacing of allegations involving improper hospitality and sexual services provided to international football referees and Chinese football officials more than a decade ago. The controversy has triggered a major institutional......

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......

UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF challenge Infantino over proposed World Cup rights deal

The leadership of three major football confederations has publicly challenged FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his handling of a proposed transaction involving a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup, calling for an independent examination of the events surrounding the abandoned plan. UEFA,......

El Kharja backs Infantino as European criticism of FIFA intensifies

Former Morocco international and FIFA regional executive for the Middle East and North Africa, Houssine Kharja, has strongly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism from several figures within European football. Speaking in an interview with the Moroccan football platform Soccer......

FIFA denounces sustained campaign to undermine Gianni Infantino amid renewed scrutiny

The FIFA has accused unnamed individuals of pursuing a “concerted and continuous effort” to weaken the organisation and its president, Gianni Infantino, as renewed media reports intensify scrutiny of the football governing body. In a statement issued on Saturday, FIFA rejected what it described......

Gianni Infantino faces renewed scrutiny over alleged UEFA-era payment

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations concerning his time as secretary general of UEFA, with The Telegraph reporting that he allegedly made a substantial payment to a former female colleague described as having been his mistress. The claims emerge as Infantino......

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh controversy after media allegations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing renewed scrutiny following a report by the British newspaper The Telegraph concerning events dating back to his time at UEFA. The allegations have added to an already heated debate over the governance of world football and the leadership of its international......