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Gianni Infantino

‘The emperor is naked’: UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin takes aim at FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under fire over his failed plan to sell a stake in the governing body’s commercial rights to private investors.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under fire over his failed plan to sell a stake in the governing body’s commercial rights to private investors.

Al-Khelaifi proposes global clubs body, takes veiled swipe at Infantino

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - League Phase Draw - Grimaldi Forum, Monaco - August 27, 2026 Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi poses ahead of the league phase draw REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - League Phase Draw - Grimaldi Forum, Monaco - August 27, 2026 Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi poses ahead of the league phase draw REUTERS/Manon Cruz

FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘misinformation campaign’ in response to filing

FIFA said UEFA’s brief contained “numerous false or misleading statements about FIFA and (president Gianni) Infantino”.
FIFA said UEFA’s brief contained “numerous false or misleading statements about FIFA and (president Gianni) Infantino”.

Infantino orders FIFA funding review after UEFA, CONCACAF seek US$2.1 billion payout

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the assessment would go before the FIFA Council on Oct 15, with any additional funding subject to financial checks and formal approval.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the assessment would go before the FIFA Council on Oct 15, with any additional funding subject to financial checks and formal approval.

Europe’s biggest leagues demand sweeping FIFA reforms

The joint statement from the leagues adds to growing scrutiny of FIFA’s governance as FIFA president Infantino seeks re-election in 2027.
The joint statement from the leagues adds to growing scrutiny of FIFA’s governance as FIFA president Infantino seeks re-election in 2027.

Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was under fire after announcing a now abandoned private-investment plan.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino was under fire after announcing a now abandoned private-investment plan.

De Laurentiis wanted to 'shoot' Infantino, then applauded his World Cup show

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup - Group A - Poland v Argentina - Arena Katowice, Katowice, Poland - September 5, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup - Group A - Poland v Argentina - Arena Katowice, Katowice, Poland - September 5, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo

UEFA boss Ceferin says trust in world football remains broken after FIFA investment row

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said that said unity, transparency and governance that served the wider game were essential to maintaining trust in football.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said that said unity, transparency and governance that served the wider game were essential to maintaining trust in football.

Federations question Infantino reform pledge, demand deeper FIFA overhaul

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before a FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup match on September 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives at the stadium before a FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup match on September 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo

Gianni Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA’s decision-making.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he would propose consultations with confederations, member associations and other stakeholders on strengthening FIFA’s decision-making.

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