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Italy's football federation has withdrawn backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's anticipated reelection campaign, citing governance concerns. The move reflects widening European and global resistance to his leadership.
Qatar's football body has escalated its criticism of AFC leadership over a joint letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, arguing the confederation lacked authority to issue the statement without consulting its 47 member associations.
Qatar's football association has challenged the Asian Football Confederation's authority to speak for all members in an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, exposing deepening divisions within Asian soccer.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a serious political challenge after abandoning a controversial $4.2 billion World Cup stake sale proposal. Major regional confederations have withdrawn support, threatening his reelection bid scheduled for March 2026.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's political future may depend less on winning Europe's football giants than on maintaining support from smaller, emerging nations that have benefited significantly from his development funding and infrastructure grants.
Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election campaign after his ambitious plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights collapsed due to fierce stakeholder opposition.
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Argentine football players who held up a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after defeating England have won backing from Buenos Aires residents, despite British calls for FIFA to investigate the political gesture.
Belgium's government and citizens have condemned US President Donald Trump's intervention with FIFA to suspend a red-card ban for an American player ahead of their World Cup last-16 meeting in Seattle.