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.

US President Donald Trump offered his support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a growing revolt that threatens his leadership.

UEFA, ⁠the Asian ​Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, ​which runs football in the Caribbean, North and Central America, issued ​a ‌joint statement ⁠on Monday attacking FIFA President Gianni ‌Infantino over his conduct during ⁠the proposed sale of stake in the commercial ​rights to the ‌World Cup. The statement s

Its latest defence comes after UEFA confirmed a 'departure payment' made to an alleged mistress when he was working with them.

Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body's general secretary.

Fifa backs ‘democratically-elected’ president Thinly-veiled attack aimed on Uefa as crisis roars on 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,” a

After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.

FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization.

FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization

FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA  AP News

FIFA has strongly denied a "concerted effort to undermine" president Gianni Infantino after UEFA confirmed a departure payment was made to a former employee following allegations about his time as the organisation's general secretary.

Aug 8 - FIFA on Saturday warned against what it called a \"concerted and ongoing effort\" to undermine President Gianni Infantino, saying attempts to challenge his leadership must follow the governing body's statutes and democratic procedures.

UEFA confirms a “departure payment” was made to a former employee allegedly linked to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, sparking controversy.