Also known as: South American governing body Conmebol
CONMEBOL — South American football confederation that criticized FIFA's scrapped private investment plan for the World Cup.
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… Infantino has received the backing of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) while South American governing body CONMEBOL is largely supportive. …
Asian football endorses Infantino re-election in apparent U-turnCitizen Digital
… Infantino retains the support of 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia, while African football's governing body CAF and South America's CONMEBOL are also supportive. …
Swiss FA withdraws support for FIFA chief InfantinoCitizen Digital
… Infantino is not without friends -- 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia came out in support last month, with African football's governing body CAF and South America's CONMEBOL also supportive.
FIFA accuses UEFA of 'misinformation' campaign in bid for World Cup papersCitizen Digital
… However, Infantino is not without friends - 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia came out in support last month, with African football's governing body CAF and South America's CONMEBOL also supportive.
English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reformCitizen Digital
… However, Infantino is not without friends -- 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia came out in support last month, with African football's governing body CAF and South America's CONMEBOL also supportive. …
Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFACitizen Digital
… However, Infantino is not without friends -- 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia came out in support last month, with African football's governing body CAF and South America's CONMEBOL also supportive.
France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential electionCitizen Digital
… container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Under a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA), the US will drop fraud charges against the Jinkises, who admitted to devising a scheme that defrauded FIFA, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL …
Argentine pair in FIFA corruption scandal admit paying bribesCitizen Digital
… On the flip side, the African Football Confederation (CAF) and South American governing body CONMEBOL back Infantino. …
Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic LamourCitizen Digital
… The 56-year-old Swiss, who has been in situ for 10 years, has received the backing of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) while South American governing body CONMEBOL is largely supportive. …
Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's InfantinoThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterThe 56-year-old Swiss, who has been in situ for 10 years, has received the backing of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) while South American governing body CONMEBOL is largely supportive.Individual member associations, not confederations, vote …
Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled InfantinoThe head of Asian football said the region supported Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, weeks after criticizing his aborted plan to open World Cup competitions to private investors.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The head of Asian football said the region supported Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, weeks after criticizing his aborted plan to open World Cup competitions to private investors.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Swiss Football Association announced it was withdrawing its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election, after several leading European national associations pulled their support following his July proposals to create a commercial subsidiary to run FIFA's biggest events.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has accused UEFA of running a "misinformation" campaign and seeking to influence next year's FIFA presidential election through a court case in Florida demanding access to documents related to Gianni Infantino's plan to commercialize the World Cup.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga called Friday for fundamental FIFA reform, citing the need for clear constitutional boundaries and independence in disciplinary matters following the shelved plan to create a commercial company open to private investors.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed consulting the 211 member associations on how to strengthen FIFA's decision-making processes, in a letter following backlash to his plan to bring private investment into the World Cups.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Football Federation announced it will not support Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, joining other European federations including Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales in withdrawing support. The FFF stated that trust in the FIFA president has been betrayed and that world football governance no longer reflects their values.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Argentine sports marketing executives, Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, admitted to bribing international soccer officials to secure lucrative media rights in a scheme that defrauded FIFA, CONCACAF, and CONMEBOL. Under a deferred prosecution agreement with US prosecutors, they agreed to forfeit $50 million and avoid trial.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has departed after breaking ranks with senior FIFA directors and criticizing Infantino's plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal and described it as "the project of one person."
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing criticism from three continental confederations over deception and failed efforts to privatize parts of the World Cup.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who faced criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC over a failed plan to sell World Cup broadcasting rights to private investors.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino withdrew his plan to raise private investment for a new commercial subsidiary to run World Cup operations after global backlash. UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC released an open letter criticizing his leadership style, despite calls for unity.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino lost UEFA's "confidence" after withdrawing a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup, prompting the European body to reiterate a boycott threat. While the Confederation of African Football backed Infantino, CONMEBOL and UEFA criticized him over the cancelled financing scheme.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South American football's governing body CONMEBOL welcomed FIFA's withdrawal of its private investor plan but expressed concern about FIFA's repeated unilateral actions.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says he will not challenge FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in Rabat next March, though UEFA is locked in a bitter dispute with FIFA over Infantino's scrapped private investor plan.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to bring private finance into the World Cup after UEFA threatened to boycott tournaments, but UEFA said on Thursday that not all of its conditions have been met and reiterated the boycott threat. CAF backed Infantino while CONMEBOL criticized him.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following widespread opposition, including from UEFA and other football stakeholders. The plan, which would have retained FIFA's majority share in a new entity while raising $4.2 billion, sparked a furious global backlash within days of being made public.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA is considering expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams for the 2030 edition and plans to appoint an independent agency to assess the impact of this expansion on the tournament.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the organization has abandoned a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce opposition from football officials globally. The plan, floated on Tuesday, would have created a commercial subsidiary valued at $20 billion that could raise up to $4.2 billion.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African football chief Patrice Motsepe praised FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a devoted steward of the game and friend of Africa, defending him against criticism over decisions including a suspension delay for a US striker and hydration breaks.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the federation will examine a 64-team World Cup format after the 2026 tournament, citing the success of the current 48-team expansion and the need for the competition to be inclusive of all nations and regions.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday. Rattín was a central midfielder who spent his entire career with Boca Juniors and played 34 times for Argentina, including in the 1962 and 1966 World Cups.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed his re-election candidacy for 2027 at FIFA's Congress in Vancouver, after securing pledges of support from the African Football Confederation and the Asian Football Confederation.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Confederation of African Football said it has unanimously agreed to support FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for 2027, which would be his fourth term despite FIFA statutes limiting presidents to three terms.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's 76th Congress convenes in Vancouver less than two months before the World Cup opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with roughly 1,600 delegates expected to discuss the Iran war, World Cup logistics, and Russia's international ban. Iran's football federation officials abruptly left Canada after landing in Toronto, threatening to overshadow the meeting.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →