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FIFA’s Infantino gets Giuliani backing in World Cup selloff fallout

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FIFA’s Infantino gets Giuliani backing in World Cup selloff fallout
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera1 hrs ago
FIFA’s Infantino gets Giuliani backing in World Cup selloff fallout
Andrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA's Gianni Infantino 'it's just politics'.
ESPN
ESPN17 hrs ago
Andrew Giuliani backs FIFA's Gianni Infantino, calls critics 'jealous'
Andrew Giuliani backs FIFA's Gianni Infantino, calls critics 'jealous'  ESPN
Guardian Sport
Guardian Sport18 hrs ago
Arsenal in talks over Quansah; transfer news; Giuliani slams Infantino’s critics: football – live
⚽ All the latest football news, comment and previews ⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Read Football Daily | Mail Dominic Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Jarell Quansah. The asking price for the England defender expected to be at least €50m (£43m). He joined the German club from Liverpool last summer for an i
The Athletic
The Athletic20 hrs ago
Andrew Giuliani backs Gianni Infantino, takes aim at FIFA president's critics
Giuliani was executive director of the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup and believes Infantino should stay in post.
Reuters
Reuters1 days ago
Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino
Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino  reuters.com
Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino
Aug 13 : Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Qatar and 2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, with football's world governing body in crisis following a failed private investment plan.Infantino, who is seeking reelection next year, has faced open rev
Fifa urged to make sweeping changes to restore trust as Infantino clings on after Trump backing
Under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino has received support from Donald Trump
iNews
iNews2 days ago
Meet Gianni Infantino’s wife, the silent first lady of Fifa
The football boss, who is fighting for his future, has been married to 'his rock', Leena Al Ashqar for 25 years. This is what we know about her
CBS Sports
CBS Sports3 days ago
Donald Trump backs Gianni Infantino as pressure mounts on FIFA president to resign
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
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick3 days ago
OPEN LETTER: Trump backs Infantino as Uefa, AFC, Concacaf renew attacks on Fifa president
Three confederations have accused Infantino of breaking trust over a proposed World Cup commercial stake sale and called for leadership change, even as Trump and other members defended him.
Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports3 days ago
President Donald Trump defends FIFA head Gianni Infantino amid calls he should resign: 'He is fantastic'
Gianni Infantino developed a friendly relationship with Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Euronews
Euronews3 days ago
Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on
"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.
Morning Star
Morning Star3 days ago
Trump rallies behind Infantino as Fifa crisis deepens
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 pressure following his doomed plan to sell off stakes in the men’s World Cup to private investors. But in a post on his Truth Social
‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino
‘If He Is Gone’—Donald Trump Fires Warning at Power Bloc Moving Against FIFA’s Gianni Infantino  Sports Illustrated
Donald Trump sends clear message to those supporting 'terrible' idea of replacing Gianni Infantino
U.S. president Donald Trump isn't a fan of any efforts to oust Gianni Infatino as FIFA president.
France 24
France 243 days ago
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Gianni Infantino of 'fundamental breach of trust'
Three of FIFA's six confederations issued an open letter to the "football family" on Monday (August 10) attacking President ​Gianni Infantino's conduct during the proposed sale of a stake in World Cup commercial rights and calling for leadership that works for the game.
The National
The National3 days ago
Donald Trump says removing Gianni Infantino as Fifa president would be a 'terrible mistake'
Donald Trump says removing Gianni Infantino as Fifa president would be a 'terrible mistake'  thenationalnews.com
The Japan Times
The Japan Times3 days ago
Trump defends Infantino as UEFA-led schism with FIFA deepens
Infantino has faced blistering criticism after his failed plan to spin off FIFA's commercial operations in a deal involving JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Dawn
Dawn3 days ago
Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled FIFA president Infantino
Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled FIFA president Infantino  Dawn
Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino
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
Daily Star
Daily Star4 days ago
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Trump warns FIFA against replacing President Gianni Infantino after his subsidiary proposal
"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.
LBC News
LBC News4 days ago
Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino - lbc.co.uk
Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino  lbc.co.uk
NZ Herald
NZ Herald4 days ago
Donald Trump backs Fifa president Infantino amid workplace affair allegations
Donald Trump has called Gianni Infantino 'fantastic' amid mounting pressure.
Fox News
Fox News4 days ago
President Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino
Trump warned FIFA against replacing Gianni Infantino, calling him "fantastic" as soccer's governing body faces internal revolt over private equity deals.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg4 days ago
Trump Defends Infantino as UEFA-Led Schism With FIFA Deepens
US President Donald Trump offered his support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a growing revolt that threatens his leadership.
How Gianni Infantino's FIFA leadership imploded over two weeks
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.
Irish News
Irish News4 days ago
Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino
The US president said world football’s governing body would ‘never be as successful or profitable again’ if Infantino leaves.
Forbes
Forbes4 days ago
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Under Pressure After Foes Declare ‘Breach Of Trust’
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Under Pressure After Foes Declare ‘Breach Of Trust’  Forbes
U.S. Soccer finally puts its foot down on the Gianni Infantino FIFA scandal, demands ‘meaningful change’
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.
The Times
The Times4 days ago
Gianni Infantino accused of ‘deception’ by Uefa
Gianni Infantino accused of ‘deception’ by Uefa  The Times
Wales Online
Wales Online4 days ago
Gianni Infantino surrounded as unprecedented statement puts FIFA boss on brink
Gianni Infantino is facing fresh pressure after UEFA joined forces with two other major football confederations in a remarkable new development
GB News
GB News4 days ago
Gianni Infantino accused of 'profound failure of judgment' as three confederations rally against FIFA chief
Gianni Infantino accused of 'profound failure of judgment' as three confederations rally against FIFA chief  GB News
The Mirror
The Mirror5 days ago
Gianni Infantino cornered as three federations pile pressure on under-fire FIFA boss
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
The Sun
The Sun5 days ago
Embattled Gianni Infantino dealt fresh humiliation as local Swiss club snubs chance to back him
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
Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News5 days ago
Fifa slams critics after ‘effort to undermine’ president Infantino
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.
New York Post
New York Post5 days ago
FIFA defends Gianni Infantino after allegations of mistress paid off by UEFA
FIFA didn’t mince words in its statement defending Gianni Infantino, blasting "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" his leadership
ITV News
ITV News5 days ago
Gianni Infantino era 'is over', says LaLiga boss as pressure mounts on Fifa head | ITV News - ITVX
Gianni Infantino era 'is over', says LaLiga boss as pressure mounts on Fifa head | ITV News  ITVX
Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle6 days ago
FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino
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.
Sky News World
Sky News World6 days ago
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.
BBC World
BBC World6 days ago
Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.
Stuff
Stuff6 days ago
FIFA president's alleged six-figure payoff to 'lover' to be investigated
European football body’s leading figures want to examine how settlement came about and whether alleged affair affected staff decisions.
Punch
Punch🏁 first to report6 days ago
‎NFF debunks social media reports demanding FIFA Infantino’s resignation
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed social media reports claiming it demanded FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s resignation. NFF calls the