FIFA defends its President Infantino amid backlash

FIFA is defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has strongly criticised what it calls a concerted and ongoing effort to “undermine” FIFA and its president. Infantino is also facing mounting pressure o

After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.

FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization.

FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization

FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA  AP News

This comes as Infantino fights for his future as FIFA president following his aborted plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

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

The under fire Fifa president faces new allegations at a time when he is fighting to remain as president

Gianni Infantino has firmly rejected allegations that UEFA funds were involved in a former employee's exit package. The accusations highlight an abrupt promotion and a notable salary boost for the individual. UEFA maintains that the departure payment was compliant with the regulations at that time. This latest controve

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets South American football's backing while at Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration.

Revelation of six-figure leaving package is likely to lead to fresh calls for the under-fire president to step down.

Infantino allies rally as Norway FA demands FIFA president's resignation  Reuters

The Norwegian Football Federation calls for Fifa president Gianni Infantino to resign after he attempted to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) President Lise Klaveness called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying that he no longer had the confidence of the football community.

STOCKHOLM, Aug 7 : Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) President Lise Klaveness called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying that he no longer had the confidence of the football community. "He does not have the institutional trust required to govern FIFA stably in the times we are in.

‘There is no way back for him,’ says NFF president Infantino still battling for support around the world The Norwegian FA will ask Gianni Infantino to resign with immediate effect after his doomed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Norway is the first federation to call directly for the Fif

African football body backs Infantino in boost for under-fire Fifa president  lbc.co.uk

Infantino Gets FIFA Leadership Backing To Remain President Amid Apology Over 'Errors'  Forbes

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.

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 admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process of trying to sell off the World Cup to private investment but Fifa bigwigs ‘reaffirmed full support’ for him after a crisis meeting in Morocco

FIFA's declaration of "full support" for its under-fire president Gianni Infantino could spark open warfare in world football politics.

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

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has the “full support” of the FIFA secretary general and members of the FIFA management board, soccer’s governing body announced in a statement,

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.

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

The Swiss’ plan was rejected by three continental confederations before it was withdrawn and led to UEFA threatening to boycott FIFA competitions,

European leagues pile pressure on Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting  ESPN

Gianni Infantino Calls Crisis Meeting As FIFA Revolt Grows  HuffPost