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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned a plan to bring private equity investment into the World Cup after facing significant pushback from stakeholders across football.
Gianni Infantino is rapidly losing the backing needed to remain FIFA president, according to Sky News, raising fresh questions about the future leadership of world football.
FIFA is weighing whether private capital could take a stake in the World Cup, one of sport's most valuable properties, in a deal that could reshape football's financial future.
The US, Canada, and Mexico have turned down FIFA president Gianni Infantino's investment proposal for the 2026 World Cup, following UEFA's threat to boycott the tournament.
European football nations are reportedly preparing to boycott all FIFA competitions in protest at Gianni Infantino's investment plan and controversial World Cup proposals.
European soccer officials are reportedly backing a Qatari sports executive as a potential candidate to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, according to Politico.
FIFA faces fierce criticism after reports emerged of a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights in a deal worth up to $20 billion, with critics warning it betrays the sport's integrity.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of fuelling hatred rather than engaging in legitimate debate about the tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lashed out at critics of the expanded World Cup in what observers are calling a 'world class tantrum,' defending the tournament's growth plans.
A letter reportedly written by FIFA president Gianni Infantino to the Argentina Football Association after the 2022 World Cup final has surfaced online, raising questions about its authenticity.
Donald Trump is said to be pushing for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to take a major United Nations position once the 2026 World Cup concludes.
Spain's football chief has launched a stinging public attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of wrecking the global game with his expansion plans.
