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Gianni Infantino Update: FIFA President Convenes Executive Meeting Amid Growing Criticism

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino has called leading officials from football’s global governing organisation to talks in Morocco on Wednesday, following another day of intense criticism over his proposal to transfer Fifa’s commercial and event activities to a separate enterprise. Arsene Wenger, Fifa’s head of global football development, secretary general Mattias Grafstrom and Jordanian Football Association president Prince […]

Wales Become First Country to Withdraw Support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026grace

The Football Association of Wales has ended its backing for Gianni Infantino’s campaign to remain Fifa president after his mishandled attempt to sell private investors shares in the World Cup. Infantino confirmed last week that he had abandoned the heavily criticised proposal, which three confederations opposed. However, his decade in charge of Fifa continues to […]

Gianni Infantino: What Lies Ahead for FIFA and Its Embattled President?

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026grace

The fastest way for Infantino to leave office would be to step down voluntarily, as his predecessor Sepp Blatter did in 2015. However, Infantino continues to have support and may attempt to remain in charge until March, when he is expected to seek re-election for a fourth and final presidential term. What other options are […]

Gianni Infantino Marks a Decade as FIFA President

August 1, 2026August 1, 2026grace

Infantino gained greater public prominence and faced renewed scrutiny during the summer World Cup hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Controversy surrounded the competition before it began, as some supporters, coaches and officials experienced delays or refusals when applying for US visas. In May, Iran’s tournament base was relocated to Mexico after the […]

Can FIFA President Gianni Infantino Survive UEFA’s World Cup Boycott Threat?

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026grace

Nobody can say with confidence what will happen next, and Infantino’s long-term position remains unclear. Fifa has not yet replied to Uefa’s declaration. Concacaf, the governing body for football in North and Central America and the host confederation of this year’s World Cup, later issued its own statement saying all 41 members opposed the proposals. […]

Gianni Infantino: Why the FIFA President Is Backing a World Cup Sell-Off Strategy

July 29, 2026July 30, 2026grace

Several national federations have voiced frustration after learning of the proposals only when Fifa announced them publicly. However, notably, many statements issued to date have stopped short of directly opposing the idea of the sale itself. Nevertheless, many Uefa members are believed to be unhappy with the proposal, and a meeting is expected to be […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Summoned Before Congress Over Trump Connections Ahead of 2026 World Cup

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026grace

Jamie Raskin, the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has opened an inquiry into Fifa president Gianni Infantino and requested records outlining the organization’s connections with Donald Trump and his administration. In a letter sent on Sunday, Raskin asked Infantino to hand over documents and correspondence concerning any gifts, money or other advantages given […]

World Cup 2026: Joan Capdevila calls on President Trump after visa rejection

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026grace

Joan Capdevila, once a player for Spain’s national side, appealed to American leader Donald Trump for assistance following the rejection of his entry permit ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final. At 48 years old, Capdevila was a member of the Spanish squad that overcame the Netherlands to claim the 2010 World Cup trophy. The ex-defender […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams

July 13, 2026grace

In 2017, the Fifa council agreed to enlarge the World Cup from 32 to 48 nations. Conmebol, the South American football body, submitted a formal plan in April 2025 to increase the 2030 World Cup to 64 sides, but no final ruling has been made. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be the main co-hosts of […]