fifa president gianni infantino - October 13, 2026

Infantino Could Pull Off 'Houdini' Act as Critics Struggle for Candidate

Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure re-election as FIFA president in the absence of a heavy hitter to challenge him, observers have told AFP.

6 Arab Football Federations Back Infantino amid FIFA Leadership Crisis

FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a vote of confidence from the leaders of six Arab football associations on Thursday, providing a measure of support as he navigates a deepening crisis

Infantino Era is Over in FIFA: Tebas

Javier Tebas, president of Spain's La Liga, has stated that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership is no longer sustainable. He accused Infantino's various plans of threatening the core foundation of

FIFA Scraps Private Investment Plan after Backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Saturday he had scrapped a plan to allow private investment in the World Cup following fierce backlash from football officials worldwide. "Our purpose has always

Olympic Committee Will Not Investigate FIFA President

A group of lawmakers from the European Parliament had demanded an investigation against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over allegations of bias in international football. Following the World Cup, the human rights

Trump Wants FIFA President Infantino for UN Secretary General

U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly wants to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next Secretary General of the United Nations, according to the US media outlet New York Post. Citing

Trump Takes a Dig at Tuchel Over Football Tactics

England's pursuit of a World Cup final berth ended in disappointment after facing Argentina in the knockout stages for the first time in 40 years. Despite leading for 80 minutes,

Could Football Break Away from FIFA and its World Cup?

FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there

European Parliament Demands Investigation into FIFA President

A group of European Parliament lawmakers has launched a formal initiative demanding an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing allegations of bias and external political interference in international football. On

Iran Participating in World Cup, FIFA President Confirms

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. "Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by

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