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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,......

Infantino congratulates Moroccan teenager Ayoub Bouaddi after historic World Cup milestone

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi after the young player achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bouaddi attracted international attention after becoming one of the youngest players ever to appear in a World Cup quarter-final. Infantino......

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......

UEFA maintains FIFA World Cup boycott despite governance policy reversal

The dispute between European football's governing body and FIFA remains unresolved, with UEFA confirming that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, will continue despite the world governing body's decision to abandon a controversial investment initiative. The announcement......

FIFA apologizes after controversial World Cup investment proposal sparks global backlash

FIFA has issued a public apology following widespread criticism of a proposal that would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup. The plan, which generated significant debate across the global football community, was ultimately withdrawn after......