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 · FIFA President Gianni Infantino
FIFA president seeking a fourth term whose failed World Cup privatization plan triggered widespread criticism and withdrawal of support from European confederations.
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Audio By VocalizeFrance will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced yesterday. …
France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential electionCitizen Digital
Belgium FA says won't support Infantino re-election By AFP September 07, 2026 06:56 (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 White House Task Force …
Belgium FA says won't support Infantino re-electionCitizen Digital
… FIFA blasts UEFA 'smear campaign,' fights World Cup plan disclosures By AFP September 04, 2026 09:31 (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 Infantino …
FIFA blasts UEFA 'smear campaign,' fights World Cup plan disclosuresCitizen Digital
… FIFA's decision to suspend the card, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium, attracted widespread criticism aimed at the world football governing body's chief Gianni Infantino, who developed a close relationship with Trump. …
Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'Citizen Digital
UEFA's legal move 'massive escalation' in bitter Infantino feud By AFP August 28, 2026 10:21 (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 Infantino attend …
UEFA's legal move 'massive escalation' in bitter Infantino feudCitizen Digital
UEFA prepare complaint for 'criminal mismanagement' against Infantino By AFP August 28, 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 gestures during a visit to a sports complex …
UEFA prepare complaint for 'criminal mismanagement' against InfantinoCitizen Digital
Saudi football federation weighs in on FIFA fiasco By AFP August 27, 2026 08:45 (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 White House Task Force on t …
Saudi football federation weighs in on FIFA fiascoCitizen Digital
Cannavaro, Cafu back Infantino despite FIFA crisis By AFP August 27, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have joined a group of former foo …
Cannavaro, Cafu back Infantino despite FIFA crisisCitizen Digital
… UEFA, whose clubs and national teams dominate football's global economy, reacted furiously when it emerged in late July that Gianni Infantino's FIFA was aiming to create a commercial subsidiary to run its biggest events, such as the World Cup and Club World Cup. …
UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League drawCitizen Digital
Italian FA withdraws support for FIFA chief Infantino By AFP August 26, 2026 11:38 (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 Concentration Hotel of …
Italian FA withdraws support for FIFA chief InfantinoFIFA will allow its 37-member Council to view key documents related to the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Council members have two weeks to request in-person access to the documents under specific conditions, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom informed them on Monday.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA will allow its 37-member Council to view key documents related to the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Council members have two weeks to request in-person access to the documents under specific conditions, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom informed them on Monday.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
IOC president Kirsty Coventry wants politics kept off the field of play, but Ukraine and former IOC executives argue politics and sport remain inseparable. The issue will be tested at the Youth Olympics in Dakar starting Saturday, where Russian and Ukrainian athletes will compete together for the first time since 2020, with 13 Russian athletes permitted to parade their national flag and anthem.
31 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 →
Football Kenya Federation Mombasa Branch Chairman Alamin Ahmed Abdalla has urged the Ministry of Sports to complete Mombasa Stadium construction by April 2027, saying the facility is essential for hosting international matches and Kenya Premier League fixtures and developing football at the Coast.
16 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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →