Trump backs Infantino after fury over FIFA chief’s World Cup sale plan

It would be a "terrible mistake" to replace the football boss after the success of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. president posted on Truth Social.

UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer’s governing body serves. In an “open letter to the football family” revealed on Monday, UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC also said t

Gianni Infantino accused of 'profound failure of judgment' as three confederations rally against FIFA chief  GB News

Governing bodies say Fifa boss has broken trust ‘through deception’ and ‘placed himself above the collective’

Football's world governing body FIFA claimed there is a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to 'undermine' its president culminating in allegations UEFA had to pay off his lover

Infantino has faced criticism following his failed plan to to seek private investment in a company which would run FIFA’s competitions.

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

UEFA paid off a six-figure sum to an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino while he was its general secretary, it has been reported. The woman received the money after their supposed relationship with the 56-year-old - while he was a top official at European football’s governing body, according to The Telegraph. She is

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.