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Infantino holds emergency FIFA meeting in Rabat as leadership pressure grows

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is holding an emergency meeting with senior officials in Rabat, Morocco, as the organization faces growing internal pressure following the withdrawal of a proposed commercial restructuring project linked to the FIFA World Cup. The meeting comes at a sensitive moment for......

FIFA leadership debate grows as speculation surrounds the next presidential election

The debate over the future leadership of FIFA has intensified following recent discussions surrounding the organization's long-term strategy and governance. While current FIFA President Gianni Infantino is widely expected to seek another term, growing speculation has emerged about who could potentially......

Serbia and Sweden withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid

Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's campaign for another term has weakened after the football associations of Serbia and Sweden announced that they would no longer back his candidacy for the organization's upcoming presidential election. The decisions come amid growing criticism of......

Wales withdraws backing for Gianni Infantino after FIFA commercial rights plan collapses

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced it will no longer support FIFA President Gianni Infantino's bid for another four-year term, following the collapse of a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of FIFA competitions. The decision represents a notable political......

US Justice chief drops controversial compensation fund to advance Senate confirmation

Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has canceled a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund that had become a major obstacle to his confirmation by the Senate. Blanche, a former attorney for Donald Trump, announced the decision on Sunday, describing it as the result of "good-faith discussions"......

Qatar backs Gianni Infantino after FIFA drops private investment proposal

Qatar has reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the governing body withdrew its proposal to bring private investors into a new commercial structure, emphasizing confidence in the organization's leadership despite mounting criticism of the initiative. The statement was......

South Korea records all-time high temperature of 42.5°C amid historic heatwave

South Korea has registered its highest temperature since official weather observations began in 1904, with thermometers reaching 42.5°C in the southeastern city of Yangsan, underscoring the growing intensity of extreme heat events across East Asia. The record temperature was measured at 1:26 p.m.......

Pressure mounts on FIFA president Gianni Infantino as English and Dutch football bodies demand governance review

Calls for greater accountability within FIFA are intensifying as the football associations of England and the Netherlands have joined UEFA in questioning the governing body's leadership and demanding a comprehensive review of its governance. The latest criticism follows the withdrawal of a controversial......

Infantino withdraws FIFA private investment proposal after global criticism

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn a proposal to introduce private investors into part of FIFA's commercial operations following strong opposition from football organizations and growing concerns over the future governance of the world's governing body for football. The proposal......