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Gianni Infantino

Ex-FIFA governance chief says president Infantino ineligible for re-election, members urged to act

Gianni Infantino successfully argued that his first spell in charge should not count towards a three-term limit because it completed an interrupted mandate.
Gianni Infantino successfully argued that his first spell in charge should not count towards a three-term limit because it completed an interrupted mandate.

FIFA to grant access to documents from scrapped World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027, with a Nov 18 deadline looming for potential candidates to submit their nominations.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027, with a Nov 18 deadline looming for potential candidates to submit their nominations.

FIFA quietly paid millions in taxes for its president

It will have paid about US$4 million (S$5.1 million) of president Gianni Infantino’s taxes from when he relocated from Switzerland to Miami ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
It will have paid about US$4 million (S$5.1 million) of president Gianni Infantino’s taxes from when he relocated from Switzerland to Miami ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Jordan FA chief Prince Ali pledges cooperation with AFC judicial review

Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Semi Final - Jordan v South Korea - Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - February 6, 2024 Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, President of the Jordanian Football Federation is pictured in the stands before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Semi Final - Jordan v South Korea - Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - February 6, 2024 Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, President of the Jordanian Football Federation is pictured in the stands before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Gianni Infantino laughs off resignation talk, touts global support as he seeks re-election

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seeking a fourth term until 2031.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seeking a fourth term until 2031.

Advantage Infantino, as AFC backing puts FIFA president on track for a fourth term

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gesturing to reporters as he heads to the Asian Football Confederation’s extraordinary congress in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct 23.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gesturing to reporters as he heads to the Asian Football Confederation’s extraordinary congress in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct 23.

Asian confederation boss backs Infantino’s re-election bid

FIFA president Gianni Infantino looks to seek re-election for a four-year term.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino looks to seek re-election for a four-year term.

UEFA demands answers from FIFA over Gianni Infantino presidency: Reports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 16, 2026

Smoke billowing from the presidential palace complex following an attack by the Houthis, in Aden, Yemen, on Oct 15.
Smoke billowing from the presidential palace complex following an attack by the Houthis, in Aden, Yemen, on Oct 15.

FIFA to amend Article 27 of disciplinary code after Balogun case

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 6, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. during the warm up before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 6, 2026 Folarin Balogun of the U.S. during the warm up before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Steven Bisig/File Photo

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