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Gianni Infantino era is over claims LaLiga boss as pressure mounts on FIFA chief

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Gianni Infantino era is over claims LaLiga boss as pressure mounts on FIFA chief
Irish News
Irish News16 mins ago
Gianni Infantino era is over claims LaLiga boss as pressure mounts on FIFA chief
Infantino has faced criticism following his failed plan to to seek private investment in a company which would run FIFA’s competitions.
GB News
GB News3 hrs ago
FIFA strongly criticises 'concerted and ongoing effort to undermine' Gianni Infantino in damning statement
FIFA strongly criticises 'concerted and ongoing effort to undermine' Gianni Infantino in damning statement  GB News
Fifa chief Gianni Infantino faces investigation into entire career at Uefa after alleged lover paid off
European football body’s leading figures want to examine how settlement came about and whether alleged affair affected staff decisions
Fifa attack media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino
Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president ‘Insinuation should not be presented as fact’ Fifa last night issued a thinly-veiled attack on Uefa and other leading figures in European football in a statement which alleged there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president,” as
Wales Online
Wales Online12 hrs ago
FIFA hits back at 'effort to undermine' Gianni Infantino after UEFA issues new statement
UEFA has confirmed that a "departure payment" was made to a former female employee who was allegedly involved romantically with FIFA president Gianni Infantino during his time at the European governing body — claims Infantino strongly denies
Daily Star
Daily Star12 hrs ago
FIFA hits back at bid to 'undermine' Gianni Infantino after UEFA admission
FIFA has hit back at alleged efforts to undermine the governing body and president Gianni Infantino, following UEFA's confirmation of a departure payment made to a female employee who allegedly had a relationship with Infantino during his time as UEFA general secretary.
The Japan Times
The Japan Times12 hrs ago
FIFA warns of efforts to undermine Gianni Infantino amid leadership crisis
The statement came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Infantino's leadership.
Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle13 hrs 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
Sky News14 hrs 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.
The Athletic
The Athletic15 hrs ago
FIFA says there is 'concerted and ongoing effort' to oust Gianni Infantino as president
This comes after FIFA scrapped plans to make stakes in world soccer’s commercial and event operations available for private investment.
Fifa hits out at attempts to ‘undermine’ Gianni Infantino in furious statement
Infantino has faced calls to resign over an abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup
Stuff
Stuff17 hrs 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
Punch19 hrs 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
The Daily Star
The Daily Star1 days ago
Norway FA chief Klaveness, rare woman taking on Infantino
The 45-year-old lawyer and former footballer who played 73 matches for Norway has been highly vocal about international football's woes under Infantino.
TheJournal.ie
TheJournal.ie1 days ago
Uefa confirms making ‘departure payment’ to alleged lover of Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Under-fire Fifa president ‘strongly denies these allegations’, describing them as ‘categorically untrue’.
FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of AFA, South American football
CONMEBOL, which has only 10 FIFA-affiliated members but includes iconic federations such as Argentina and Brazil, expresses concern but backs FIFA chief. Leer más
Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports1 days ago
UEFA reportedly paid off woman who had affair with FIFA president Gianni Infantino
The affair, which reportedly occurred while Infantino was secretary general of the federation, led UEFA to reportedly pay the woman a 6-figure sum and fees for her to attend business school.
New York Post
New York Post1 days ago
Embattled FIFA boss Gianni Infantino linked to alleged paid-off mistress as pressure to resign grows
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
SBS News
SBS News1 days ago
Infantino wins key backing as pressure over FIFA turmoil refuses to fade
Though FIFA president Gianni Infantino has found support from some quarters, he is not out of the woods yet.
The Mirror
The Mirror1 days ago
UEFA ‘paid off’ Gianni Infantino’s alleged lover as pressure grows on FIFA president
Gianni Infantino's position as FIFA president could come under fresh scrutiny following allegations of an affair with a junior member of staff while he was general secretary of UEFA
Le Monde
Le Monde1 days ago
'He is the shame of football': FIFA staff torn between unease and anger over Gianni Infantino after scandal erupts
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.
'He is the shame of football': FIFA staff torn between unease and anger over Gianni Infantino after scandal erupts
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.
Euronews
Euronews1 days ago
The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief?
The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.
LBC News
LBC News2 days ago
All the nations calling for Gianni Infantino to go, and those who want Fifa boss to stay - lbc.co.uk
All the nations calling for Gianni Infantino to go, and those who want Fifa boss to stay  lbc.co.uk
The Times
The Times2 days ago
Gianni Infantino praised Fifa officials for sell-off plan he hid from them
Gianni Infantino praised Fifa officials for sell-off plan he hid from them  The Times
Reuters
Reuters2 days ago
Infantino allies rally as Norway FA chief demands FIFA president's resignation
Infantino allies rally as Norway FA chief demands FIFA president's resignation  Reuters
Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign
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.
UEFA doubles down on FIFA boycott threat as Infantino pressure grows
UEFA retains its threat to boycott FIFA competitions in the wake of the failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, while England's FA withdraws support for Gianni Infantino.
Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News2 days ago
Fifa boss Infantino keeps job after crisis meeting
European football's governing body is still threatening to boycott the World Cup after Fifa's president Gianni Infantino insisted he would not be stepping down.
CBS Sports
CBS Sports2 days ago
What should the FIFA presidency be, and who should lead it if Gianni Infantino loses battle to stay in charge?
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
Morning Star
Morning Star2 days ago
FA still feels Gianni Infantino no longer right man to lead Fifa
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
ESPN
ESPN2 days ago
UEFA stands by World Cup boycott plans despite FIFA, Gianni Infantino apology
UEFA stands by World Cup boycott plans despite FIFA, Gianni Infantino apology  ESPN
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera3 days ago
UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of ⁠sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore
UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.
France 24
France 24🏁 first to report3 days ago
Gianni Infantino lives to see another day after FIFA crisis meeting
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".