Also known as: FIFA President Gianni Infantino · Giani Infantino · the FIFA boss · FIFA supremo Infantino · FIFA president Giani Infantino · FIFA President Infantino · FIFA boss · Mr Infantino · Fifa boss Gianni Infantino · Mr Gianni Infantino · President Gianni Infantino · the 56-year-old Swiss official · FIFA chief Infantino · the 56-year-old Swiss
Gianni Infantino — FIFA president facing multiple European federation withdrawals of support ahead of March 2027 re-election, over abandoned private investment plan for World Cup.
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Eto'o urges support for embattled FIFA president Infantino By AFP August 24, 2026 05:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o (L) is greeted during the Confederation of African F …
Eto'o urges support for embattled FIFA president InfantinoCitizen Digital
UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him By AFP August 24, 2026 02:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infan …
UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing himThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on August 23, 2026. …
UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA presidentCitizen Digital
… Webb fears there is growing belief in refereeing conspiracies among supporters following the Balogun controversy, which included US president Donald Trump admitting he told FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the incident. …
Referees chief Webb wants clamp-down on Premier League set-piece grapplingCitizen Digital
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
… FIFA said on Monday that chief operating officer Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments. …
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 InfantinoUEFA 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.
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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.
9 hours ago · 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 →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressed confidence that Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing suggestions the tournament could be moved elsewhere. Motsepe acknowledged challenges in preparations but said CAF remained committed to working with the countries to meet key deadlines.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with economic analyses from previous editions showing substantial revenue potential. The 2025 Tokyo championships generated $522 million in total impact; Budapest 2023 generated $403 million; Eugene 2022 generated $153.4 million in direct economic gains; and London 2017 generated $104.1 million in direct benefit. Kenya will retain revenue from ticket sales, hospitality, food and beverage, merchandise, and exhibition space rentals.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
An amateur football club association has called for an investigation into Cameroon Football Federation chief Samuel Eto'o over allegations he improperly received approximately 567,000 euros from the Russian Football Federation related to a 2023 friendly match. The association plans to file lawsuits against Eto'o in Cameroon and against the Russian Football Union.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane, near Casablanca, at the $1-billion Hassan II stadium being built with a projected capacity of 115,000. FIFA has not yet announced the venue, with Spain and Morocco competing to host the match.
11 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 →
France has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's candidacy for FIFA president in the March 2027 election, aligning with Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales. The French Football Federation cited a loss of trust in the FIFA president's governance of world football, citing his abandoned plan to bring private investment into the World Cups.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium's football association will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing concerns over transparency and governance. Belgium joins England and Italy in withdrawing backing ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has accused UEFA of a "smear campaign" and "fishing expedition" after UEFA asked US judges to force FIFA to disclose documents related to its failed plan to secure private investment in World Cup tournaments. UEFA has threatened possible legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged "criminal mismanagement" over the scrapped investor plan.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun's £40 million transfer from Monaco to Everton collapsed minutes before the transfer window closed after the striker withdrew over his "treatment" by the Premier League side, according to Monaco's managing director. Balogun had completed a medical but pulled the plug himself after Everton raised fitness concerns.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA announced it is considering legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, which a former International Olympic Committee marketing director described as a "massive escalation" of their feud. Infantino has faced increasing pressure to step down, and UEFA has withdrawn its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments on a provisional basis.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA is preparing to file a criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for "criminal mismanagement" over his shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup, according to a legal document seen by AFP.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saudi Arabia's Football Federation expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and welcomed his joint statement with Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom acknowledging mistakes and abandoning a plan to bring private financing into the World Cup, which had triggered global opposition.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Cup-winning players Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined other former footballers in publicly supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino on social media, despite his scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment and calls from another group of former players for leadership change at FIFA.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA, which had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over plans to allow private investment in the World Cup and Club World Cup through a new commercial subsidiary, is expected to drop the boycott threat. The dispute arose after FIFA proposed creating a FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) to attract private investors, which UEFA had criticized as a "shady, opaque backroom deal."
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's national football federation withdrew its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, joining other European associations in scrapping their backing ahead of his re-election bid at next year's FIFA Congress.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA is "likely" to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA tournaments after the two conditions it sought from FIFA following president Gianni Infantino's failed attempt to secure private investment in the World Cup have been met, according to a source.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former footballer Emmanuel Petit and others have called for "change" in FIFA's leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors, saying "power has blurred the current leadership's ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football."
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o has backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying he "hasn't done anything wrong" despite intense scrutiny over a failed private investment proposal for FIFA tournaments including the World Cup. UEFA and other federations have withdrawn support and threatened boycotts over the controversial plan.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of contention to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while warning that Infantino must quit or face a leadership challenge. Infantino has faced mounting pressure to step down over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, with UEFA and other continental federations withdrawing support.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is not interested in replacing FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but warned that Infantino must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March over his abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments. UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions and several federations have withdrawn support for Infantino.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
English football's chief refereeing officer Howard Webb has warned Premier League clubs to expect stricter officiating on grappling and holding during set-pieces next season, citing too many unpunished instances last season. Arsenal drew particular attention for their set-piece expertise, with rival managers and fans complaining about their wrestling tactics.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A FIFA vice-president from Hungary has withdrawn his support from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing the "unexpected dismissal" of Kevin Lamour, the chief operating officer who had publicly criticised Infantino's plan for private investment in World Cups.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League chief Richard Masters says FIFA president Gianni Infantino pressed the "self-destruct button" with a botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup, which was withdrawn after global backlash. UEFA and England's Football Association have withdrawn support for Infantino, and FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour left his post over the controversy.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the organisation weeks after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights. Human rights and labour groups say his exit raises concerns about governance and dissent within FIFA.
19 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 →
A split within Asian football deepened after the region's top official hit back at Qatar's challenge over the confederation's move to join UEFA and CONCACAF in criticizing FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions. Qatar's football chief said neither he nor the QFA had been consulted before the joint statement was issued.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell off stakes in the World Cup, joining other European federations including England, Ireland, and Wales in rescinding their backing. Infantino faces re-election at next year's FIFA Congress amid pressure from three confederations that have accused him of "deception" over a private investor World Cup plan.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →