FIFA attacks critics trying to 'undermine' Gianni Infantino

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.

FIFA hits out at campaign to 'undermine' president Infantino  ESPN

FIFA has hit out at "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA.

Infantino has faced calls to resign over an abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup

FIFA rejects efforts to undermine its leadership and President Infantino, insisting he remains backed by member associations.

African football bloc gives backing to FIFA President Gianni Infantino  GB News

Fifa’s president ended the World Cup on a high, but is now battling to save his job after a series of self-inflicted blows Continue reading...

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA woes have hit a new low. Infantino allegedly had a relationship with an employee during his time as secretary general at UEFA, and the organization paid her off following the relationship, according to a bombshell report from The Telegraph. The mistress was paid out a six-figure sum following th

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

All the nations calling for Gianni Infantino to go, and those who want Fifa boss to stay  lbc.co.uk

Gianni Infantino praised Fifa officials for sell-off plan he hid from them  The Times

The Swiss has been under pressure after three continents rejected his plan for private investment in a company which would run FIFA’s competitions.

Gianni Infantino has been under severe scrutiny as of recent due to his controversial plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, with calls for his resignation flooding in

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

FIFA's scrapped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup has caused new levels of scrutiny around president Gianni Infantino, whose leadership has been called into question by multiple high-ranking bodies

THE FA continues to believe that Gianni Infantino is no longer the right man to lead Fifa despite his own organisation throwing its “full support” behind him on Wednesday night. FA sources had indicated earlier this week it was sending a letter to Fifa confirming it no longer supports his candidacy for re-election at n

FIFA President Gianni Infantino quelled a rebellion within the global soccer behemoth after an emergency meeting with top staffers, though threats to his position remain. Despite overseeing a successful 2026 World Cup, Infantino has been embroiled in crisis after a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity

Despite widespread calls for his resignation, Gianni Infantino lives to see another day. In a press release, the FIFA board have "reaffirmed their full support for Gianni Infantino", following what they describe as a "constructive and positive meeting in Rabat".

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency.

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president  AP News

FIFA officials make immediate decision on Gianni Infantino's future in emergency board meeting  talkSPORT

Ben RumsbyDaily Telegraph UK·6 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM4 mins to readGianni Infantino has issued an apology but refused to resign as Fifa's president. Photo / Getty ImagesGianni Infantino has issued an apology but refused to resign as Fifa's president. Photo / Getty ImagesGianni Infantino has refused to quit as Fifa presiden

With the private investment proposal withdrawn, FIFA said it would "no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process."

Infantino summoned FIFA's leadership to Rabat where they gave their full support despite his botched plans to sell a stake in the World Cup

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologised for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Infantino has come under increasing criticism, even from within his organization, over his proposal to open the World Cup up to private investment

World soccer’s governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the global turbulence caused by the FIFA president’s controversial plans.

World soccer’s governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the global turbulence caused by the FIFA president’s controversial plans.

FIFA said it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco 'reaffirmed their full support' for his presidency.

President seeks to move on from saga that undermined world football’s governing body

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has issued his first public apology since announcing and later withdrawing the controversial World Cup investment scheme

FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for the 'mistakes made' in the controversial World Cup investment plan

FIFA’s top leadership has reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco, where officials discussed the organisation’s governance, communication processes and the fallout from the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.

Gianni Infantino Calls Crisis Meeting As FIFA Revolt Grows  HuffPost