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FIFA: The Italian Federation Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino Ahead of 2027 Election

The pressure is mounting around Gianni Infantino. Just months before the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027, the Italian federation has decided to withdraw its support for the Italian-Swiss leader. This new defection strengthens the opposition faced by the president of the global governing......

2027 Women's World Cup: Draw to Take Place in Rio de Janeiro on December 11

The FIFA has set December 11 as the date that will outline the first contours of the 2027 Women's World Cup. Held in Rio de Janeiro, the draw will bring together delegations from the qualified teams in a setting chosen to celebrate one of the cultural signatures of Brazilian football: "futebol arte." Rio......

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......

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......

Six European football associations withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Football associations from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and the Faroe Islands have announced that they no longer have confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino, adding to growing criticism of the governing body's leadership. The six associations issued a joint statement following......

Infantino reaffirms his ambition to expand football worldwide amid growing pressure

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated his commitment to expanding football’s global reach, insisting that the sport should offer greater opportunities to countries outside its traditional powerhouses. His remarks come as criticism of his leadership continues to grow among several European......

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......

FIFA imposes heavy sanctions on Argentina following 2026 World Cup final incidents

FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has announced a series of severe sanctions following incidents surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Several members of the Argentine national team and coaching staff were punished over their conduct......