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France calls for radical FIFA reform after stepping back from Infantino
sports1 month ago

France calls for radical FIFA reform after stepping back from Infantino

France's football federation withdrew its support for Gianni Infantino over his aborted plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions and announced consultations with confederations, national associations, players, supporters and governance experts to push a far-reaching reform of FIFA's governance to restore transparency and independence. Infantino still has backing from CAF and CONMEBOL and plans to run for a fourth term in March.

via BBC|
#fifa#football-governance#france
RBFA demands FIFA clarity on Balogun clearance, pushes for FIFA Council debate
world1 month ago

RBFA demands FIFA clarity on Balogun clearance, pushes for FIFA Council debate

Belgium's RBFA is seeking a clear FIFA explanation over why Balogun was allowed to play against Belgium in the World Cup after a suspended one‑game ban, asking that the issue be on the FIFA Council's agenda on Oct 15 and signaling it won't back Infantino's re‑election. Balogun started for the United States in the 4‑1 loss to Belgium, who were later eliminated by Spain, while FIFA offered only a brief justification under article 27; the RBFA's stance underscores calls for greater transparency and governance reforms at FIFA amid broader scrutiny of its operations and plans like the Fifa Forward Enterprise stake sales.

via BBC|
#balogun#fifa#infantino
UEFA moves to press criminal charges against Infantino over World Cup stake plan
world1 month ago

UEFA moves to press criminal charges against Infantino over World Cup stake plan

UEFA has asked a Florida court to obtain evidence for potential criminal charges in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA, alleging he orchestrated a covert plan to privatize World Cup rights through a subsidiary, enriching a small circle with a $4.2 billion deal that allegedly lacked independent valuation and proper consultation with FIFA’s member associations.

via BBC|
#fifa#infantino#private-investors
Concacaf asks Infantino to skip Caribbean youth tournament amid governance row
sports1 month ago

Concacaf asks Infantino to skip Caribbean youth tournament amid governance row

Concacaf president Victor Montagliani urged FIFA chief Gianni Infantino not to attend the CFU Under-14 Series in the Dominican Republic, saying his presence would distract from the event’s technical focus amid FIFA governance turmoil; Infantino, criticized over his Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, remains a controversial figure with mixed support from football bodies.

via BBC|
#concacaf#dominican-republic#governance-crisis
Lamour firing deepens FIFA governance storm, UEFA sounds alarm
sports1 month ago

Lamour firing deepens FIFA governance storm, UEFA sounds alarm

FIFA dismissed chief operating officer Kevin Lamour after he criticized Gianni Infantino over a plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors, a move UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister called a deeply troubling signal for governance. Lamour’s departure followed his accusation that the administration had been deceived, and FIFA subsequently scrapped the FFE deal, while several national associations withdrew support for Infantino ahead of his 2027 re‑election.

via BBC|
#ffe#governance#infantino
Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Infantino Amid Governance Fallout
world2 months ago

Trump Warns FIFA Against Replacing Infantino Amid Governance Fallout

Former President Donald Trump warned FIFA not to replace Gianni Infantino, praising his leadership amid fallout from the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise. UEFA, AFC and Concacaf criticized Infantino and signaled a possible no‑confidence vote, though he retains support from some federations. In the U.S., U.S. Soccer aligns with reform advocates within CONCACAF, while a White House official voiced support for Infantino, illustrating a domestic split on FIFA’s leadership.

via Sports Illustrated|
#donald-trump#fifa#governance
Infantino denies affair claims as UEFA confirms past severance and MBA payments
sports2 months ago

Infantino denies affair claims as UEFA confirms past severance and MBA payments

FIFA president Gianni Infantino denied allegations of an extramarital relationship with a UEFA employee after The Telegraph reported UEFA paid her six-figure severance and MBA fees during his time as UEFA general secretary (2009–2016); UEFA says the payments were in line with the regulations then in force, which have since been tightened, while Infantino calls the allegations defamatory amid ongoing friction between FIFA and UEFA over governance and plans for private investment in football.

via USA Today|
#fifa#infantino#payments
Infantino Faces Scrutiny Over UEFA Departure Payment Amid Affair Denials
world2 months ago

Infantino Faces Scrutiny Over UEFA Departure Payment Amid Affair Denials

UEFA confirmed a six-figure departure payment to a former employee during Gianni Infantino’s UEFA tenure, amid The Telegraph’s allegations of an affair. Infantino denies any misconduct, while UEFA says the payout complied with regulations in place at the time (which have since been tightened). The row underscores ongoing tensions between UEFA and FIFA’s leadership and adds to soccer governance scrutiny.

via CNN|
#departurepayment#fifa#infantino
Africans back Infantino as Argentina and Mexico rally behind FIFA amid rights controversy
world2 months ago

Africans back Infantino as Argentina and Mexico rally behind FIFA amid rights controversy

Argentina and Mexico publicly back FIFA president Gianni Infantino after Africa’s CAF unanimously endorses him, signaling a widening split in global football governance over his controversial plan to privatize World Cup rights. FIFA apologized for missteps around the proposal and pledged to review the process, while Infantino faces continued opposition from UEFA and others; Norway’s federation has called for his resignation, and Croatia has withdrawn support. AFC members largely backed UEFA/CONCACAF, with some Asian nations supporting Infantino. The saga intensifies ahead of the March FIFA Congress in Morocco as the sport’s leadership battle grows more pronounced.

via Al Jazeera|
#argentina#caf#fifa
Argentina backs Infantino amid regional pull‑and‑stretch over FIFA reforms
sports2 months ago

Argentina backs Infantino amid regional pull‑and‑stretch over FIFA reforms

Argentina’s football association publicly supports FIFA president Gianni Infantino and praises his leadership and reforms, even as CONMEBOL warned about unilateral moves; the stance comes as FIFA scrapped a controversial private investment plan and faces scrutiny ahead of the March 2027 FIFA congress, with Europe opposing him while CAF backs him and confederations remain divided.

via Goal.com|
#argentina#conmebol#fifa-governance