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Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling him an outstanding leader amid growing criticism from major football confederations over a controversial commercial rights deal.
Jordan's football chief has accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of blackmail, claiming the governing body offered to resolve the association's problems in exchange for his public support.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's position has weakened significantly following his abandoned proposal to sell a World Cup stake for $4.2 billion. Multiple regional confederations have withdrawn support, threatening his reelection bid in March.
UEFA has formally notified FIFA President Gianni Infantino of its intention to pursue legal action over a failed attempt to sell the organisation's commercial rights to private investors, demanding immediate preservation of all related documents.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has withdrawn controversial plans to sell over 20% of a new US$20 billion subsidiary managing the World Cup to private investors, citing divisions among stakeholders.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared FIFA President Gianni Infantino unsuitable for his position, criticising the football governing body's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors.
Australia's players union has harshly criticized FIFA's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary offering private investors minority stakes in the World Cup, arguing the tournament should not be commercialized at the expense of athletes and fans.
UEFA and its 55 member nations have voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in protest of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing lack of consultation and governance failures.
FIFA is establishing a new subsidiary to raise US$4.2 billion from private investors, offering them minority stakes in commercial operations including the World Cup. The move aims to distribute over US$10 billion to member federations.
President Trump has proposed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next UN secretary-general, according to reports. Infantino would need Security Council approval before General Assembly confirmation.
FIFA has launched a formal investigation into Argentina's conduct during the World Cup final loss to Spain, focusing on post-match altercations and potential violations of the disciplinary code.
Human rights organisation FairSquare has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging multiple breaches of Olympic Charter rules on political neutrality in his World Cup decision-making.
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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at 38, two months after being removed from the 2026 World Cup official panel following a police arrest in Britain that was subsequently dropped.
FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has firmly rejected suggestions of bias in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 World Cup victory over Egypt, emphasizing that match officials operate with complete independence and integrity.
FIFA has opened an investigation into racist abuse directed at content creator IShowSpeed during Argentina vs Cape Verde World Cup match. The 21-year-old streamer, with 57 million YouTube subscribers, faced further incidents during subsequent fixtures.
FIFA has publicly backed Brazilian referee Raphael Claus following criticism from US President Donald Trump over a controversial red card decision during the World Cup, with the organisation reaffirming its confidence in the match official.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has consolidated power despite mounting criticism over the 2026 World Cup, from ticket pricing to alleged political interference. The tournament's record revenue of $9 billion and expanded format have secured backing from member federations globally.