Infantino’s first remarks following the collapse of FFE contained criticism of its opponents. Since then, he has adopted a more accommodating tone, possibly recognizing that cooperation could prove more effective in achieving his goals. Speaking at a conference in Cape Verde, he acknowledged that concerns can emerge during any journey. He added that such concerns […]
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Victor Montagliani has informed Concacaf employees that he plans to seek another term as the organisation’s president next year, effectively excluding the possibility of challenging Gianni Infantino for Fifa’s leadership. The Canadian executive is believed to have communicated his decision to most of Concacaf’s 41 member associations across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. […]
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The Swiss Football Association (SFV) confirmed on Wednesday that it has ended its backing for Gianni Infantino’s campaign to secure another term as Fifa president. At a meeting this week, the executive committee overturned its earlier endorsement of Infantino, who was born in Brig, an Alpine community in the southern Swiss canton of Valais. The […]
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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 […]
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Gianni Infantino intends to seek another term as FIFA president in March, according to football’s global governing organization. Infantino has held the position since 2016 but has faced mounting criticism over an abandoned proposal to sell shares in FIFA tournaments to private investment companies. The potentially lucrative proposal triggered widespread opposition, with European football authority […]
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European football associations are preparing to increase pressure on Gianni Infantino by collectively withdrawing the letters that endorsed his campaign for another term as Fifa president. Infantino’s leadership is facing a serious threat following the failure of his privately funded proposal to sell parts of the World Cup. The plan was largely derailed after Uefa […]
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