FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave “no satisfactory answers” when grilled about his attempts to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, but he did offer an apology for the failed project. Infantino spoke behind closed doors at at the first FIFA Council meeting since the 2026 World Cup at FIFA’s Zurich headquarters.
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Infantino could pull off ‘Houdini act’ as critics struggle for candidate
Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure reelection as FIFA president in the absence of a heavy hitter to challenge him. Candidates have to declare by Nov. 18.
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Reports: Montagliani to seek Concacaf reelection in boost for Infantino
The Canadian businessman has been widely viewed as the biggest potential threat to Gianni Infantino’s reelection bid for the FIFA presidency. If confirmed, his decision to seek another term as Concacaf president would all but rule out a challenge to Infantino.
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UEFA president Ceferin to stand for re-election in 2027
The 58-year-old was first elected in 2016 to replace Michel Platini, who resigned after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) banned him from soccer-related activities over a FIFA corruption case.
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Soccer Media Watch: Rebecca Lowe to anchor Netflix’s Women’s World Cup coverage
This summer Rebecca Lowe, to great reviews, hosted Fox’s broadcast coverage for the 2026 World Cup. Next summer she will join Netflix’s broadcast team for the 2027 Women’s World Cup 2027 as a lead host, streaming live in the U.S. and Canada. Lowe has anchored NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage, a position she has had since […]
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Swiss federation withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino
It cited Infantino’s FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative plans and the lifting of red-carded United States forward Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension during this year’s World Cup, following a phone call to Infantino from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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English, Spanish, Italian and German leagues call for FIFA reform
“Fundamental governance reform is essential to restore clear constitutional boundaries within FIFA, including confidence that individual disciplinary matters remain demonstrably insulated from political interference,” the four leagues wrote in a statement
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Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday suggested a “consultation” with the member federations to reform the world soccer governing body’s decision-making processes, in a letter addressed to the 211 member associations, and seen by AFP. “I will propose that the Council establish a direct, structured and time-limited consultation with confederations, Member Associations and relevant stakeholders […]
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FIFA confirms Infantino to run for reelection: ‘Nothing has changed’
Candidate nominations for next year’s FIFA presidential election must be submitted by Nov. 18.
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Michel Platini says FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’
French great Michel Platini said on Sunday FIFA president Gianni Infantino “must go” following the scandals that have rocked world soccer’s governing body. The 56-year-old Infantino has been under fire since his aborted plan to bring private investment into FIFA events, such as the World Cup. He was also lambasted over a number of controversies […]