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FA Chairman Hewitt Urges Infantino to Disclose Documents on Failed World Cup Proposal | Gianni Infantino

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026grace

Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has asked Gianni Infantino to disclose every document connected to his discontinued World Cup commercial proposal and the decision to overturn USA forward Folarin Balogun’s suspension during last summer’s competition. Hewitt and several other FIFA Council members are seeking an independent investigation into both the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) […]

Fiery Manchester Derby Looms as Tensions Grow Between United Fans and Club

September 12, 2026September 12, 2026grace

Manchester United have turned Old Trafford into a formidable venue in 2026, winning nine of their 10 Premier League matches there. Manchester City will try to become only the second visiting side after Leeds to leave the stadium with all three points this calendar year. During that period, Michael Carrick has guided United to the […]

French FA Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino, Accusing Him of ‘Seriously Harming’ Football

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026grace

French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo said Gianni Infantino had “severely harmed football’s reputation and unity” while confirming that France would no longer support his bid for another term as president of the sport’s global governing body. On Thursday, the FFF’s executive committee voted unanimously to revoke the endorsement it had formally granted at the […]

Infantino Appoints Ally to Lead Caribbean Oversight in Fifa Management Shake-Up | Football Politics

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino has placed Fifa’s administration of Caribbean nations under separate management from the rest of Concacaf, a decision his critics widely see as an effort to divide the coalition seeking to remove him from office. Concacaf represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, which had previously been administered together. However, former Switzerland international […]

Under-Fire FIFA President Gianni Infantino Announces Re-Election Bid

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino, president of world football’s governing organisation, has confirmed that he still plans to seek re-election next year despite the persistent controversy over his leadership. The 56-year-old Swiss official declined to discuss his future when questioned by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. He is facing intense pressure to […]

UEFA Lawsuit Could Signal the Beginning of the End for Infantino as Trump’s Backing Fades | FIFA

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026grace

I never thought it would truly happen. At least, not until this week, when events suggested for the first time that even the most protected figures may not be beyond reach. Gianni Infantino is under mounting pressure. He has faced intense scrutiny for nearly six weeks, following reports about a secretive proposal to sell shared […]

FIFA Denounces UEFA’s Legal Threat as a ‘Smear Campaign’ in US Federal Court Filing

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026grace

Lawyers acting for Fifa have challenged Uefa’s discovery application submitted to a US federal court earlier this week. They described Uefa’s legal action as essentially a series of public statements intended to advance a campaign against Fifa and its senior officials, and asked the judge overseeing the matter to reject the application. The submission asks […]

Thierry Henry Says Players Wield Greater Influence Than They Realize Amid FIFA Scandals

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026grace

Amid growing criticism of Fifa from several confederations and supporters, Thierry Henry has urged footballers to speak up as a political struggle over the leadership of the international game develops. The former Arsenal and Barcelona attacker, now a television analyst, discussed the issue on Tuesday with Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher ahead of this season’s […]

UEFA Escalates Fight to Oust Infantino with Criminal Complaint

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026grace

Anyone who viewed Uefa’s decision to abandon a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions as a retreat from efforts to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president was quickly proved wrong. In a dramatic development that eclipsed one of the most important dates in Europe’s football calendar, as federation officials and club executives assembled in Monte Carlo […]

UEFA Set to Withdraw Boycott Threat After FIFA Vows No Repeat of World Cup Sale | UEFA

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026grace

Uefa appears ready to withdraw its threatened boycott of international competitions after securing firm assurances that the world governing body will not revive Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell interests in the World Cup. European teams are now expected to receive permission to take part in the forthcoming Women’s Under-20 World Cup and later tournaments. This […]