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Gianni Infantino Faces Potential Leadership Challenge Amid FIFA Council Revolt

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino is confronting opposition from members of the Fifa Council who are seeking to convene an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), a move that could escalate into a direct challenge to his leadership. Efforts to secure an EGM had reportedly begun before details emerged of Infantino’s abandoned proposal to sell shares in the World Cup. […]

FIFA opens door to fraud through betting, Council of Europe chief warns

July 19, 2026grace

The global football governing body has been sharply criticized for creating an “open door to fraud” and permitting political interference to undermine the credibility of the World Cup, according to a strongly worded statement from the head of the Council of Europe. In a public letter timed with Sunday’s championship match, Alain Berset urged the […]