Keywords: Governance


The FIFA presidential crisis is escalating... Will Infantino resort to political support to save his position?

The leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing increasing pressure following controversy surrounding the organization’s commercial strategy and reports suggesting possible attempts to secure political support ahead of the next presidential election in 2027. The crisis emerged after......

IOC declines to comment on Ukraine’s appeal over Russian Olympic Committee decision

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has declined to provide additional comments on Ukraine's legal challenge against its decision concerning the status of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), stating that its official position remains unchanged from a statement issued in early July. The dispute......

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......

Arsène Wenger distances himself from FIFA private investment plan amid governance debate

Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has publicly distanced himself from FIFA’s abandoned plan to bring private investors into the organisation, saying the decision to withdraw the project was “absolutely necessary.” Wenger, who currently serves as FIFA’s chief of global......

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......

Infantino’s alleged financial gains raise questions over controversial World Cup project

New reports have revealed further details surrounding FIFA’s controversial plan to commercialize part of the World Cup’s commercial rights, a project that created tensions between FIFA and UEFA and sparked debate over the future management of global football. According to The Times, FIFA......

Infantino faces growing pressure as fifa leadership loses its untouchable image

Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), is facing increasing criticism after his leadership came under pressure following a controversial proposal involving private investment in the organization’s competitions. The former marketing director......

UEFA and FIFA tensions escalate over governance and commercial strategy

Tensions between UEFA and FIFA have intensified following disagreements over the future management of the commercial rights associated with FIFA competitions, highlighting growing divisions within the leadership of world football. The dispute emerged after FIFA considered a proposal involving a new......

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......