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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......

Infantino praises Morocco’s organization of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Morocco for successfully hosting the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, highlighting the country’s growing experience and ability to stage major international sporting events. In a message shared on social media, Infantino thanked the Confederation......

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New Zealand Football has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain president of FIFA for a fourth term, becoming the first national football association in Oceania to publicly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......

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The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing another political setback to the Swiss-Italian official as criticism over his leadership continues to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......

Morocco and five Arab countries back Infantino

The presidents of six Arab football associations, including Morocco, Egypt and Qatar, have expressed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces growing criticism from several football confederations. The joint statement was issued by the football associations of Morocco, Egypt,......

Motsepe says Infantino’s future will be decided by the vote

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and a FIFA vice president, has stressed that Gianni Infantino’s future as president of world football’s governing body should be determined through the organization’s electoral process. Infantino has faced growing......

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......

UEFA moves to curb VAR intervention as tensions with FIFA deepen

UEFA is preparing to reduce the circumstances in which video assistant referees intervene during matches, opening another point of disagreement with FIFA over how technology should shape modern football. The European governing body has introduced Clear Line, a platform designed to provide referees with......

Sofyan Rahimi named best player in the UAE Pro League for the 2025–2026 season

Moroccan international Sofyan Rahimi has been named the best player in the UAE Pro League for the 2025–2026 season after receiving the highest number of votes in a public poll organized by the UAE Pro League. The Al Ain forward emerged as the leading choice among supporters, finishing ahead of......