Also known as: Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter · Ex-FIFA chief Blatter
Former FIFA president who criticized FIFA's $20 billion subsidiary plan for commercializing the World Cup.
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… A European has been in charge since 1998, with Sepp Blatter followed by Infantino although African football head Issa Hayatou acted as caretaker president in between Blatter resigning in 2015 and the election of his successor. …
What next for beleaguered FIFA president Infantino?Citizen Digital
… Europe has held the post since Sepp Blatter was elected in 1998. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and Norway's football chief Lise Klaveness -- who would be the first woman elected as president -- have both ruled themselves out in the past. …
Infantino faces nervy times to see if challenger emergesCitizen Digital
… Infantino has largely limited his media appearances, unlike his predecessor Sepp Blatter. …
Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor planThe Standard
… Infantino has largely limited his media appearances, unlike his predecessor Sepp Blatter. …
Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor planCitizen Digital
… Infantino's predecessor Sepp Blatter told Reuters that "football belongs to no individual and to no institution. …
What does Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in FIFA subsidiary entail?Citizen Digital
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors By Reuters July 30, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrives before a commemoration ser …
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investorsCitizen Digital
… Infantino, who replaced Sepp Blatter as FIFA president in 2016, is set to stand for re-election in 2027 as he seeks a fourth term leading world football's governing body. …
CAF chief Motsepe backs Infantino despite criticismCitizen Digital
… FairSquare said in an accompanying press release that the letter was "the most significant intervention by European policymakers into misgovernance and rulebreaking at the top of the world game since the European Parliament called on Infantino's predecessor Sepp Blatter to resign …
European MEPs urge FIFA to probe Infantino over Trump 'peace prize'Citizen Digital
… Infantino took over as head of FIFA in 2016 in the wake of the corruption scandal that led to the downfall of predecessor Sepp Blatter. …
Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backingCitizen Digital
… Infantino took over as head of FIFA in 2016 in the wake of the corruption scandal that led to the downfall of predecessor Sepp Blatter. …
CAF announce 'unanimous' support for Infantino re-electionFIFA 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.
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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.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost UEFA's confidence after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup triggered global backlash and calls for his resignation, despite FIFA withdrawing the proposal. His previously unopposed path to a fourth term in March's election has been significantly weakened.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash, marking the first significant threat to his position despite his recent successes with expanded tournaments.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's position is threatened for the first time following the failure of a private investor plan, despite his recent successes in expanding the Club World Cup and World Cup and delivering increased revenue to FIFA's 211 member associations.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA plans to create FIFA Forward Enterprise, a subsidiary bundling its money-making activities (broadcast rights, sponsorship, ticketing, licensing, event delivery) valued at around $20 billion, and would sell up to 20% stakes to outside investors while retaining majority control.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised FIFA's plan to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup, saying the tournament is not a commercial asset and warning that turning FIFA into a profit-oriented structure would cause it to lose its soul.
30 July 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 →
Fifty members of the European Parliament have urged FIFA's ethics committee to investigate president Gianni Infantino for awarding a 'peace prize' to US President Donald Trump, supporting a complaint by sports human rights group FairSquare that cited FIFA's code of ethics requiring political neutrality.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →