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Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled Infantino By AFP August 19, 2026 10:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures during his visit to the new Concentratio …
Senior FIFA official withdraws support from embattled InfantinoCitizen Digital
Premier League chief says Infantino hit 'self-destruct' with World Cup plan By AFP August 19, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Gianni Infantino looks on during a meeting with the Wh …
Premier League chief says Infantino hit 'self-destruct' with World Cup planCitizen Digital
Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit By Reuters August 19, 2026 07:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Fifa logo is seen in this illustration taken, July 28, 2026. …
Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exitCitizen Digital
Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic Lamour By AFP August 18, 2026 06:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo De La Espriel …
Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic LamourCitizen Digital
Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino saga By AFP August 18, 2026 01:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Gianni Infantino gestures during a visit to a sports comp …
Rift deepens as Asia football chief hits back at Qatar in Infantino sagaCitizen Digital
Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA boss Infantino By AFP August 17, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Gianni Infantino gestures during a visit to a sports complex in Cali, Colomb …
Scottish FA withdraws support for FIFA boss InfantinoCitizen Digital
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Infantino By Reuters August 15, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the inauguration of Abelardo …
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president InfantinoCitizen Digital
… He was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament. …
'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super CupThe Standard
… eft a deeply personal message on the official match ball: “This was my World Cup...” The handwritten note captured what the occasion meant to a referee who had endured a turbulent journey to one of the biggest appointments of his career.Artan had originally earned a place on FIFA …
This was my World Cup: Somali referee Artan's emotional message after UEFA Super Cup finalCitizen Digital
Infantino future should be decided by election says African football chief By AFP August 13, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FIFA president Giani Infantino (L) and CAF president Dr. …
Infantino future should be decided by election says African football chiefHarry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has backing of the "vast, vast majority" of member associations for a fourth term, bolstered by support from the Asian Football Confederation, despite earlier controversy over his withdrawn plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
25 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 →
UEFA has sent a letter to FIFA seeking answers about Gianni Infantino's presidency, including questions over the FIFA Forward Enterprise project and the FIFA Peace Prize, by November 2, according to British media. Infantino has faced pressure to step down over the now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologized during a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich for his failed proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup, but senior officials said he provided no satisfactory answers to their critical questions. The plan was withdrawn following global backlash and led UEFA to say it had lost confidence in Infantino.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation postponed the FIFAe Finals 2026, scheduled for October 16–25 in Jeddah, following recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including a strike on Riyadh's international airport on Saturday that killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300. Japan and Brazil withdrew their esports teams after the attacks.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation vice-president McDonald Mariga says he pays for his own travel and accommodation when attending national team matches, citing the federation's refusal to cover these costs as he remains sidelined amid deepening divisions with president Hussein Mohammed and the federation's leadership.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA is setting up a $6.35-billion development fund for 2026–2030 to distribute to its 211 member federations and regional confederations, funded partly by financial reserves from the 2026 World Cup. The plan is scheduled for approval at FIFA's Council meeting in Zurich on Thursday.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term as FIFA president, faces weeks of criticism over his shelved plan to allow private investment into the World Cup, but observers say he could survive the backlash in the absence of a strong challenger. The 56-year-old retains core support in Africa and South America despite losing support from many other associations.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues Kenya's lack of FIFA World Cup qualification stems not from insufficient talent but from decades of inconsistent planning, poor governance, inadequate youth investment, and absence of long-term football strategy. To qualify within two decades, the author contends Kenya must shift from seasonal football management to treating it as a national development project.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court has thrown out Gor Mahia FC's petition challenging a Sports Dispute Tribunal decision awarding player Sydney Wahongo Sh2.8 million in unpaid salary and salary for the unexpired term of his contract. Justice Jacob Gakeri ruled that the tribunal had jurisdiction to hear the employment dispute and that its decision was not subject to challenge by petition.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has indicated that Kenya remains open to supporting Gianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA President, though the federation will withhold a final decision until the official candidate list is finalised, amid growing resistance from confederations in Europe and North America.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin announced on October 8, 2026, that he would stand for a final re-election in 2027, reversing his previous decision not to seek re-election, following unanimous support from the 55 member national associations.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African football confederation CAF has unanimously resolved to support FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, according to CAF president Patrice Motsepe at a strategy meeting in Cape Verde. Motsepe emphasized the importance of CAF's partnership with Infantino and called for increased investment in African youth academies.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham and Celtic defender Ramon Vega declared his intention to run against incumbent FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year's presidential election, becoming the first public challenger. Infantino has faced mounting opposition since his failed attempt in July to bring private investors into a new FIFA commercial entity.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Norwegian Football Association has filed complaints with FIFA's ethics and governance committees regarding three recent controversial issues in global football. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a September letter to member associations that he would be open to an independent review of decision-making at the governing body.
8 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 →
La Liga president Javier Tebas told a performance and health summit in London that footballers have a "breaking point" due to an increasingly packed global calendar, citing the expanded Club World Cup and the 48-team World Cup as events adding to player workload and injury risks.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has criticised FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his failed proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, stating that "football has no need for emperors" and that those governing football are custodians, not owners.
29 September 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 →
Thomas Tuchel's England side surrendered a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday, with Tuchel attributing the defeat to defensive errors and saying the side needs to improve to reach Spain's level.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
England's Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A, and Spain's LaLiga called for sweeping FIFA reforms on Friday, including stronger checks and balances, clearer constitutional boundaries, and greater separation between regulatory and commercial functions. The move follows FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments.
26 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 appears set to keep his position following the collapse of his private-investment plan, but senior figures in world football expect a shift from succession battles to disputes over the terms of his continued presidency, potentially resulting in governance compromises or prolonged conflict over competitions, finances, and the international calendar.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of FIFA's governance framework and consultations with confederations and member associations to strengthen decision-making, following criticism over a withdrawn private investment plan.
22 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 →
Kenya's Under-15 boys have been drawn into Group Z alongside Malta, Niger, North Macedonia and Panama for the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, scheduled for October 22–31, 2026 in Baku. The tournament offers young players from FIFA Member Associations a new international pathway, with Kenya's first matches set for October 24.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
UEFA and CONCACAF have called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release $2.1 billion from FIFA's reserves to distribute among the global governing body's 211 member associations, with each receiving $10 million over the period 2027-2030.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hans-Joachim Watzke, vice-president of the German Football Association, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "must go, no ifs or buts," citing concerns including the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to US president Donald Trump in December 2025 and other controversial decisions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The chair of the English Football Association has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to release all documentation relating to an abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which faced fierce backlash and threats of a UEFA boycott before being shelved.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →