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Uefa and Concacaf demand $2.1bn from Fifa reserves! Gianni Infantino urged to give every member association at least $10m

Football's governing bodies has reached a new boiling point following the collapse of Infantino's controversial private equity proposal. In a direct challenge to the Fifa president's leadership, Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin and Concacaf counterpart Victor Montagliani have co-signed a letter calling for a massive redistribution of wealth.

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Throughout the 2026 World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino drew criticism for recent decisions that angered much of the football community. These include reversing a red card decision, buddying up with US President Donald Trump, and, most importantly, secretly making plans to sell part of FIFA tournaments to private equity.

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FIFA scraps controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes

Monaco News / Goal.com / September 17

The English FA puts Infantino in a bind with FIFA

An earthquake shakes the throne of the International Federation Selling off World Cup shares is no longer an unfinished project idea. It has become an

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 17

Report: FIFA VP demands docs related to World Cup PE proposal

FIFA vice president Debbie Hewitt, the chairwoman of England's Football Association, reportedly is ramping up the pressure against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Soccer News / ESPN / September 17

Sources: FA chief demands docs on FIFA equity plan

FIFA vice-president and FA chairwoman Debbie Hewitt has demanded FIFA president Gianni Infantino releases all documents concerning his proposal for private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup, sources have told ESPN.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 15

3 fiery messages from Lekjaa: a challenge to Senegal and Spain, and support for Infantino

The Moroccan clings to the legal card and dreams of a historic night in 2030 Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, is holding firm to his country's position in the dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 13

A blow for Morocco? Secret agreement leads the 2030 World Cup final to the Santiago Bernabeu

The battle has not been officially settled. The media and public rivalry between Spain and Morocco over hosting the 2030 World Cup final rumbles on. FIFA, football's international governing body, sticks to its official position of neutrality, with no final decision yet taken on the venue for the tournament's most important match.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 12

'Football for all': Infantino challenges his opponents with a new move

The FIFA president announces his stance on the elections Gianni Infantino has revealed the slogan behind his bid for re-election as FIFA president in March 2027, confirming he will stand for a fresh term at the helm of world football.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 11

Money laundering suspicions and protection by Gianni Infantino? Misappropriation allegations rock Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o is said to have redirected around €568,000 of federation funds from Russia into his private account. That is reported by The Times. Documents and contracts seen by the newspaper reveal two payment demands worth around €455,000 and €113,000.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 10

France pulls support for Gianni Infantino as heat intensifies

The French Football Federation became the latest football federation to withdraw support of FIFA president Gianni Infantino in his upcoming re-election bid.

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Infantino's ally: Barcelona legend implicates FIFA in a new charge

FIFA are facing a fresh accusation over their failure to investigate Samuel Eto'o, the president of the Cameroonian federation, in connection with his relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 10

Did 'Morocco's influence' save Infantino? Opponents change plan from ousting him to 'clipping his nails'

Rabat the password in the FIFA elections Toppling Gianni Infantino from the FIFA throne looked, just three weeks ago, like a matter of time. Then came the meetings in Rabat and Nyon.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 10

Is the end near? French federation officially announces withdrawal of its support for Infantino

A new blow to the FIFA president The French Football Federation have withdrawn their support for Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election, scheduled for March 2027 in Morocco.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 9

Infantino awaits a fresh blow before the 'big event' in Morocco

A much-anticipated French announcement In a harsh blow that could reshape the map of the FIFA presidential elections, the French Football Federation, led

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 7

Infantino: Egypt's participation in the World Cup is exceptional, we look forward to seeing them again

Praise for Egypt's level from the FIFA president FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hailed Egypt's showing at the 2026 World Cup, calling the Pharaohs' campaign exceptional by every measure.

Monaco News / Goal.com / September 7

Belgium FA demands FIFA answers over Folarin Balogun World Cup controversy and withdraws Gianni Infantino support

The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has demanded official answers from FIFA regarding the controversial decision to lift Balogun’s suspension during the World Cup.

Monaco News / Goal.com / September 7

Official statement: the Belgian federation withdraws its support for Infantino in the FIFA elections

The Belgian Football Association confirmed today, Monday, that it will not support Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, citing serious concerns over transparency and governance, as well as the ruling that spared Folarin Balogun from serving the mandatory suspension at the World Cup.

Soccer News / Outlook India / September 6

Gianni Infantino To Seek Re-Election As FIFA President In 2027 Despite Growing Backlash Over World Cup Plan

FIFA confirmed Gianni Infantino plans to stand for re-election in 2027 for a final term extending through 2031 Infantino faces mounting pressure to resign

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 5

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino declines to address his future

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino declined to address his future as the U-20 Women's World Cup got underway on Saturday in Poland. Infantino has been under fire since an aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, with multiple national governing bodies calling for his resignation or replacement.

Girona FC News / EssentiallySports / August 27

Infantino Discussed $250M FIFA World Cup Investment Without Council Notification: Report

Gianni Infantino’s situation keeps getting worse by the minute. After the news of UEFA going after Infantino and FIFA with criminal charges, there are now allegations that he also tried to mess with the U-15 World Cup without the knowledge of other council members.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 26

Lega chief Simonelli on Infantino decision: ‘I would have taken a bit more time’

Ezio Simonelli has distanced himself from the decision to withdraw Italian support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA presidency candidacy, indicating he would have preferred more deliberation before the move was made.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 24

FIFA's Gianni Infantino fights back among Nordic FA's 'lost confidence' in him

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's efforts to stay in power included firing back this weekend at critics, including soccer organizations that have publicly announced they have lost confidence in him.