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Pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino as top Fifa chief warns ‘individuals come and go’

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Pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino as top Fifa chief warns ‘individuals come and go’
Pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino as top Fifa chief warns ‘individuals come and go’
Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafstrom labelled Infantino’s plans as ‘sad’ in an internal email to staff, while Arsene Wenger has also distanced himself from the Fifa president
The Sun
The Sun49 mins ago
What happens if Fifa president Gianni Infantino quits and who could replace him?
GIANNI INFANTINO'S future as president of Fifa is uncertain. Last month, he claimed that the World Cup he had delivered was the 'greatest ever', but now he could be on the brink of losing his job at the top of world football. Just weeks after the World Cup came to a close, Infantino announced plans...
Wales Online
Wales Online1 hrs ago
FIFA forced to take public action as Gianni Infantino phone calls emerge
The FIFA president is under huge pressure to keep his job following global backlash to his World Cup plans
Daily Star
Daily Star1 hrs ago
Count Binface urged to run for FIFA president as pressure grows on Gianni Infantino
The intergalactic space warrior has emerged as a potential replacement for much-maligned FIFA boss Gianni Infantino after he looked to 'sell off' parts of the World Cup
The Athletic
The Athletic7 hrs ago
How do FIFA presidential elections work? Who can challenge Gianni Infantino?
FIFA have not had a contested presidential election since 2016. We explain the process, and what it means for Gianni Infantino's future
The Mirror
The Mirror13 hrs ago
Donald Trump 'will do everything he can' to save Gianni Infantino's job as FIFA president
The US President will reportedly do 'everything he can' to save his close friend Gianni Infantino's job after calls for him to go following his plan to sell stakes of FIFA
State Department denies call with under-pressure FIFA president Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is praying for the White House’s support as he tries to quell outrage caused by plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity firms, but it remains unclear whether President Donald Trump will intervene. The State Department is denying a New York Post report that Infantino, who
Forbes
Forbes16 hrs ago
Will Trump Save Infantino’s Job? Official Denies Considering Helping FIFA Chief.
Will Trump Save Infantino’s Job? Official Denies Considering Helping FIFA Chief.  forbes.com
CBS Sports
CBS Sports17 hrs ago
What does UEFA's loss of confidence mean for Gianni Infantino and FIFA's pending elections?
The European soccer governing body is putting pressure on the future of Infantino
Gianni Infantino’s ‘Appeal’ to President Trump Comes Amid Threat to ‘Paralyze’ FIFA
Gianni Infantino’s ‘Appeal’ to President Trump Comes Amid Threat to ‘Paralyze’ FIFA  Sports Illustrated
ITV News
ITV News18 hrs ago
English FA understood to have withdrawn support for Fifa's Gianni Infantino
English FA understood to have withdrawn support for Fifa's Gianni Infantino  itv.com
CTV News
CTV News19 hrs ago
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan
Infantino’s secretive proposal to raise $4.2 billion from investors including the New York investment firm of Joshua Kushner was dropped early Saturday, days after the revelation in media reports provoked a global furor.
The Times
The Times19 hrs ago
Gianni Infantino: Opponents plan to ‘paralyse Fifa’ to force resignation
Gianni Infantino: Opponents plan to ‘paralyse Fifa’ to force resignation  The Times
The Daily Beast
The Daily Beast19 hrs ago
Trump Suck-Up Begs White House Goons to Help Save His Job
Dylan Martinez / REUTERS Donald Trump’s pal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, is appealing to top administration officials to help him keep his job as he faces a mutiny over his failed plot to sell a stake in the World Cup to a firm connected to the U.S. president’s inner circle. FIFA executives and regional soccer ass
FIFA’s Infantino Seeks Trump’s Help After World Cup Plan Falls Apart
After FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup fell through due to heavy backlash, he tried to get in touch with President Trump. The New York Post reports that Infantino attempted to call Trump over the weekend several times because he was worried about losing his job following an av
City AM
City AM20 hrs ago
Meet the top lawyer challenging Gianni Infantino’s Fifa power play
Uefa has enlisted a leading US white-collar expert as legal tensions escalate over Gianni Infantino’s unsuccessful Fifa World Cup sell-off. US legal giant Dechert’s former Chair, Andrew Levander, has been nabbed by the European body, which informed Zurich-headquartered Fifa his client was “actively considering legal ac
Vanguard
Vanguard21 hrs ago
Infantino turns to Trump as pressure mounts over his role
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly sought support from the administration of United States President Donald Trump after facing growing criticism over the collapse of a controversial plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the FIFA World Cup.
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times21 hrs ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino seeks Trump's help amid pressure to resign over world cup deal row: Report
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is in turmoil over plans to sell the World Cup to Josh Kushner’s firm, leading to a potential ousting movement inside FIFA.
Fox News
Fox News22 hrs ago
FIFA denies Infantino is seeking Trump administration help as pressure mounts over his leadership
FIFA denies Gianni Infantino scheduled a call with Marco Rubio as pressure mounts over the collapsed Thrive Capital deal and UEFA's open revolt.
Scottish FA urged to oppose re-election of 'shameless' Fifa boss Gianni Infantino
The Scottish FA has been urged to follow in the footsteps of both Wales and England in opposing Gianni Infantino's bit to continue his leadership of Fifa
Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports23 hrs ago
English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president over World Cup scandal
Gianni Infantino is continuing to feel the heat after trying to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
GB News
GB News23 hrs ago
Gianni Infantino seeks Donald Trump's help with FIFA chief left waiting for call back after World Cup storm
Gianni Infantino seeks Donald Trump's help with FIFA chief left waiting for call back after World Cup storm  GB News
Marca
Marca1 days ago
The secret salary of Gianni Infantino that set off alarm bells before the historic slam of the door at FIFA
The secret salary of Gianni Infantino that set off alarm bells before the historic slam of the door at FIFA  MARCA
New York Post
New York Post1 days ago
Under-fire FIFA boss Gianni Infantino begs Trump White House to save his job, set for talks with Marco Rubio: sources
Two sources familiar with the matter said the under-fire Swiss-Italian sports suit will hold a call with Donald Trump's top diplomat just after 9am Eastern Time.
Africa News
Africa News1 days ago
English FA to drop support for Infantino's re-election
The English Football Association (FA) plans to formally withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dealing him a major blow just days after he dropped his bid to sell some of his equity to private investors.
Irish News
Irish News1 days ago
English and Welsh FAs withdraw support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino
UEFA said on Saturday it had “lost confidence” in the FIFA boss.
English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA president
The Welsh FA have already pulled their backing for Infantino’s re-election bid
Small nations hold big cards as FIFA chief Infantino scrambles for support
MELBOURNE, Aug 3 : Gianni Infantino’s hopes of extending his FIFA presidency may rest less on winning back soccer's traditional powers than on calling in favours from the many small and emerging nations that rely heavily on the world governing body's largesse.Infantino is facing the biggest crisis of his decade-long te
Euronews
Euronews1 days ago
Wales first country to withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA chief
The announcement comes after a loss of confidence in Infantino's leadership after an attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors.
talkSPORT
talkSPORT1 days ago
English FA to join Wales by withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election
English FA to join Wales by withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election  talkSPORT
RTÉ News
RTÉ News1 days ago
Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino as FIFA chief
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Guardian Sport
Guardian Sport1 days ago
Wales become first nation to drop support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino
FAW says under-fire president has lost its confidence ‘This is a failure we cannot accept’ The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for the Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino announced last we
Nation Cymru
Nation Cymru1 days ago
FAW withdraws support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA president
Press Association Sport Staff The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino announced last week he was shelving the widely-denounced plan that was rejected by t
The National
The National1 days ago
UAE and regional football associations offer support to Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership
UAE and regional football associations offer support to Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership  thenationalnews.com
The Scotsman
The Scotsman1 days ago
Fifa boss Gianni Infantino's flirtation with the Trump empire may have a bitter ending – Christine Jardine
Nothing has felt quite so insulting as Gianni Infantino’s sudden desire to sell off football’s family silver
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo1 days ago
Pressure rises on Gianni Infantino after British FA pulls support for FIFA President
Pressure is mounting for Infantino to step down after a wildly controversial and unsuccessful World Cup project announced late last month
British Football Associaton becomes first to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election
Its decision comes days after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Infantino was 'the wrong man' to lead FIFA
Reuters
Reuters2 days ago
FIFA chief Infantino's position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says
FIFA chief Infantino's position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says  Reuters
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera2 days ago
Why isn’t anyone challenging Infantino for FIFA’s top job?
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup after global outrage.
BBC World
BBC World2 days ago
A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?
Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?
Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News2 days ago
Calls for FIFA leadership review as pressure grows on Infantino
A rift at the top of football is widening UEFA - which runs European football - said it had lost confidence in the boss of the sport's world governing body.
Concacaf and UEFA step up attacks on Gianni Infantino, call for a ‘comprehensive reckoning’ with FIFA president
The region that includes the U.S. said "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency is imperative." Europe's soccer governing body said "the current FIFA leadership" has "lost UEFA's confidence."
Next FIFA president: Candidates to challenge Gianni Infantino once presidential election is called
Who could push to take over as FIFA president if current leader Gianni Infantino is either ushered out or loses the upcoming presidential election in early 2027?
The Japan Times
The Japan Times2 days ago
UEFA has ‘lost confidence’ in FIFA President Gianni Infantino as FIFA scraps investment plan
The private investment controversy comes at an awkward moment for ​Infantino, ​who said in April he intends to seek reelection for a fourth term as FIFA president.
HuffPost
HuffPost🏁 first to report2 days ago
The Candidates Who Could Stop Trump From Stealing The Next Presidential Election
The Candidates Who Could Stop Trump From Stealing The Next Presidential Election  HuffPost