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La Liga boss claims Gianni Infantino is ‘destroying the very essence of the sport’ and says Fifa chief’s era is over

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La Liga boss claims Gianni Infantino is ‘destroying the very essence of the sport’ and says Fifa chief’s era is over
Irish News
Irish News2 hrs 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.
The Athletic
The Athletic16 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.
GB News
GB News1 days ago
African football bloc gives backing to FIFA President Gianni Infantino
African football bloc gives backing to FIFA President Gianni Infantino  GB News
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
Guardian Sport
Guardian Sport1 days ago
Two weeks that rocked Fifa: how Gianni Infantino unravelled, day by day
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...
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
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.
Stuff
Stuff1 days ago
Infantino’s ‘lover’ given six-figure pay off as pressure builds on embattled FIFA boss
Revelation of six-figure leaving package is likely to lead to fresh calls for the under-fire president to step down.
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
Who is supporting Gianni Infantino? Every country’s stance on Fifa president crisis
Countries are beginning to officially withdraw their support for Infantino’s re-election as Fifa president after his failed attempt to privatise the World Cup
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.
BBC News
BBC News2 days ago
Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
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
ESPN3 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.
Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle3 days ago
How Gianni Infantino rose to rule football
Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?
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".