FAI break their silence on Gianni Infantino and withdraw their support for FIFA President

The heads of six Arab soccer federations expressed their “full support” and “confidence” in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.

Infantino is facing a revolt after his plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. He withdrew the $20 billion proposal after a furious backlash by global soccer officials, including European body UEFA, which has warned of a boycott of all FIFA games and events.

FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan  Toronto Star

The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] officially withdraws support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, while the Irish Football Association [IFA] confirms it backs Uefa's stance.

CAPE TOWN, Aug 13 : African football associations have largely kept their counsel amid the storm over the future of beleaguered FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who is banking on their support to keep his job.But while the Confederation of African Football has issued a statement backing him, putting CAF at odds with th

Uefa and their allies want the Fifa presidency to be rotated between the confederations, meaning Fifa could never again have another president with the power of Infantino

The association has decided to rescind a letter of support supplied earlier this year.

The Football Association of Ireland has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as FIFA president.

Infantino is due to stand for re-election in March 2027. He is currently the only candidate up for the position.

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Infantino, a years-long member of Trump's orbit, is facing scrutiny after a failed but controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

Gianni Infantino set to back 64-team World Cup as he seeks South American support  The Times

President Donald Trump took aim at critics of Gianni Infantino, saying it would be a "terrible mistake" to replace the embattled FIFA president.

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino  Sports Illustrated

The FIFA president is battling criticism from fans and soccer bodies over a now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Trump expresses strong support for FIFA's Infantino: 'He delivered the most successful World Cup in history'  MARCA

Donald Trump says removing Gianni Infantino as Fifa president would be a 'terrible mistake'  thenationalnews.com

United States President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body.But in a post on his Truth Social social media site early on Tuesday, Trump said removing the FIFA president would be a costly move.The US presiden

“He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented," Trump posted.

"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" Trump added.

Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino  lbc.co.uk

The secretary general of FIFA has expressed his support for the controversial president of world football's governing body. This is inconsistent with an internal email Grafström sent on August 4, in which he distanced himself from the plan to create a commercial company – a project he had previously approved.

The secretary general of FIFA has expressed his support for the controversial president of world football's governing body. This is inconsistent with an internal email Grafström sent on August 4, in which he distanced himself from the plan to create a commercial company – a project he had previously approved.

Donald Trump has called Gianni Infantino 'fantastic' amid mounting pressure.

Trump warned FIFA against replacing Gianni Infantino, calling him "fantastic" as soccer's governing body faces internal revolt over private equity deals.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed a strongly-opposed proposal to sell around a 20% stake in the group, putting pressure on his grip on the presidency for the first time

US president backs ‘fantastic’ Infantino in Truth Social post Infantino under pressure following doomed World Cup sell-off plan US president Donald Trump has warned Fifa would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s governing body. Infantino has come under p

The FIFA president has faced more than a fortnight of international turmoil, embroiled in a World Cup sell-off saga that sparked demands for his resignation.

The US president said world football’s governing body would ‘never be as successful or profitable again’ if Infantino leaves.

FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Under Pressure After Foes Declare ‘Breach Of Trust’  Forbes

The statement came jointly with Canada's federation and regional entities in Central America and the Caribbean. And it followed more strong criticism from Concacaf, Europe, and Asia.

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over failed World Cup stake sale proposal  Reuters

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC have kept up the pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down with a scathing open letter.

Gianni Infantino is facing fresh pressure after UEFA joined forces with two other major football confederations in a remarkable new development

Gianni Infantino accused of 'profound failure of judgment' as three confederations rally against FIFA chief  GB News

UEFA continue to pile the pressure on FIFA and its beleaguered president, Gianni Infantino, and has now released a joint statement with two other confederations

SHAMED footie fatcat Gianni Infantino’s local club have refused to back his leadership of Fifa. Zug 94, based in the luxury Swiss lakeside town where the embattled £4.8million-a-year chief has a penthouse flat, declined to endorse him. It comes as Europe’s football governing body, Uefa, considers launching an investiga

Football's world governing body Fifa has hit out at criticism of its President Gianni Infantino after his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was withdrawn in the face of widespread opposition.

FIFA didn’t mince words in its statement defending Gianni Infantino, blasting "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" his leadership

Gianni Infantino era 'is over', says LaLiga boss as pressure mounts on Fifa head | ITV News  ITVX

The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino's leadership.

Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.

FIFA has accused critics of a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine its president Gianni Infantino, amid claims that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he led European football's governing body.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed social media reports claiming it demanded FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s resignation. NFF calls the