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UEFA — European football confederation that has questioned FIFA president Gianni Infantino's governance and sought withdrawal of private investment proposals.
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… City were found guilty by UEFA in February 2020 of breaking financial fair play (FFP) rules and given a two-year European ban and a fine. …
Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadowCitizen Digital
… as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Germany's defender Jonathan Tah (L) and Germany's head coach Juergen Klopp react during a press conference in Herzogenaurach, southern Germany on September 26, 2026, ahead of the UEFA …
Germany ready to 'walk through fire' for Klopp, says TahCitizen Digital
… In 2020, UEFA imposed a two-year European ban on City as well as a fine for breaking financial fair-play rules, though that ban was later overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. …
Man City could face 'drastic' sanctions after reported guilty verdictCitizen Digital
Europe's biggest leagues demand sweeping FIFA reforms By Reuters September 26, 2026 11:31 (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 attend the …
Europe's biggest leagues demand sweeping FIFA reformsCitizen Digital
Timeline of the charges facing Manchester City By AFP September 26, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter UEFA Champions League - Manchester City v Borussia Dortmund - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Brita …
Timeline of the charges facing Manchester CityCitizen Digital
… Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform By AFP September 25, 2026 10:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of files pictures created on December 21, 2023 shows the UEFA …
English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reformCitizen Digital
… Several European federations quickly dismissed the move, and UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin issued a stern assessment on Wednesday. …
Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over powerCitizen Digital
… The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) passed a motion last November requesting that European football governing body UEFA suspend Israel from international competition, but received no support from European football chiefs. …
Irish PM backs football manager after Israel FA criticismCitizen Digital
… FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on August 10, 2026 as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual". …
Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reformCitizen Digital
… FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of the UEFA, European football's governing body, it said in a statement on August 1, 2026, after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash. …
Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFAFIFA 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 →
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 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 →
French manager Pierre Sage has taken the Crystal Palace job and will face Lyon in Europa League action this week—a special fixture given his previous coaching role there. Sage, 47, is the tenth French coach to work in the Premier League and the first to do so without 100 managerial matches.
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 →
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, both reshaped by Gulf state financial backing, face contrasting circumstances ahead of their Champions League meeting: City return to European competition after being found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules, while PSG have won successive Champions League titles and dominate French football.
13 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 →
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 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 →
Italy's football federation submitted files for 14 potential stadiums across 13 cities to UEFA for the 2032 European Championships, which Italy will co-host with Turkey. UEFA will review the candidates, after which Italy will select five stadiums for the tournament.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City was found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules, including arranging "sham" deals that artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by more than £900 million between 2009 and 2018. The club, which denies wrongdoing, faces possible points deduction, fines, or expulsion and has vowed to appeal.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018. The club arranged sham contracts with commercial partners to artificially inflate revenues and conceal their finances, and failed to cooperate with the league's investigation.
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 →
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules over a nine-season period between 2009 and 2018, including arranging sham contracts with commercial partners to artificially inflate revenues and avoid spending limits. The club was also found guilty on the majority of charges related to its failure to cooperate with the league's investigation; no sanction has yet been imposed and City said they will appeal.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City has transformed from mid-table obscurity to Premier League domination since a 2008 Abu Dhabi takeover, winning eight league titles and a Champions League crown, but reports of widespread financial impropriety have cast doubt on the legitimacy of their rise. The club was charged by the Premier League with 115 breaches and previously faced UEFA sanctions for breaking financial fair play rules.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tony Pulis, who managed Stoke in their 1-0 FA Cup final loss to Manchester City in 2011, has expressed feeling "cheated" following reports that City were found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches. Pulis has raised questions about whether Stoke should reclaim the FA Cup, amid calls for City to be stripped of titles won since their 2008 takeover.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, casting doubt on the club's rise from mid-table mediocrity to dominance since an Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany defender Jonathan Tah praised Juergen Klopp's immediate impact after taking over the national team in July, saying the squad was "ready to walk through fire" for the coach. Klopp took his first training session on Monday and guided Germany to a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty on all but one of 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial rules, potentially facing "drastic" sanctions, though no official announcement has been made and the club says it will appeal if the charges are upheld.
26 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 →
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on 114 of 115 counts of breaching Premier League financial rules. Allegations against the club for financial breaches between 2009 and 2018 began nearly eight years ago.
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 →
Ireland's prime minister Micheal Martin backed the country's football manager Heimir Hallgrimsson after Israel's football federation accused him of "stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy" over comments about the war in Gaza. Martin called the Israel FA's remarks "unacceptable" and said they should be withdrawn.
23 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 →