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Infantino Challenger Vows to Be 'Honest'
Japan football official Kozo Tashima emerges as the first challenger to Gianni Infantino for the upcoming FIFA presidency.
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Football: Japan's Kozo Tashima to stand against Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency
Kozo Tashima, head of the Japanese Football Association, has announced his bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March.
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UEFA demands FIFA answer 42 questions on Peace Prize, Folarin Balogun’s red card, FFE
UEFA issues an ultimatum to FIFA, demanding official answers regarding governance, the Peace Prize, and financial management.
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Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council for World Cup sell-off plan
Gianni Infantino delivers an apology to the FIFA Council over a disputed World Cup stake sale scheme.
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Infantino faces showdown with internal critics as deadline for challengers nears
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Exclusive | Gianni Infantino fixed US World Cup star Folarin Balogun’s red card after Trump call: FIFA sources
FIFA sources claim Gianni Infantino resolved US star Folarin Balogun's red card following a call from Donald Trump.
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Fifa to offer extra £2.6bn for football development
FIFA prepares a multibillion-dollar funding proposal for global soccer development, offering significant payouts to member associations.
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FIFA accuses UEFA of 'misinformation campaign' over World Cup privatisation proposal
FIFA accuses UEFA of running a misinformation campaign and harassing Gianni Infantino amid a World Cup privatisation proposal.
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Joint statement from Premier League, Bundesliga, LALIGA and Lega Calcio Serie A
Europe's major football leagues issue a joint call for sweeping FIFA reforms, intensifying pressure on Gianni Infantino.
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Uefa and Concacaf demand Fifa pays $10m to all 211 member countries
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Embattled Infantino Will Run Again
FIFA President Gianni Infantino intends to seek re-election despite facing public opposition from the Belgian Football Association.
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Josh Kushner: Thrive would have stayed away from World Cup deal if it had known what was coming
Josh Kushner and Thrive express regret over a World Cup deal as FIFA and UEFA engage in a legal battle over Gianni Infantino.
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa president asked to stay away from youth tournament in Dominican Republic
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure to skip a youth tournament in the Dominican Republic amid a wider governance crisis.
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Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'
Fans, officials and regional federations unite in a rare push to force FIFA president Infantino out
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FIFA Vice President Withdraws Infantino Support Over Lamour Exit
FIFA faces internal friction as a high-profile official withdraws support for Gianni Infantino following a controversial executive departure.
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AP Interview: Klaveness slams Infantino's FIFA for firing top executive in 'management by fear'
Former FIFA executive Lamour's exit sparks allegations of 'management by fear' under President Gianni Infantino.
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Kevin Lamour, key FIFA official who criticised Infantino’s World Cup plans, leaves role
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President Donald Trump defends FIFA head Gianni Infantino amid calls he should resign: 'He is fantastic'
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Donald Trump warns ditching Gianni Infantino would be ‘terrible mistake’
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President Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino
President Donald Trump has intervened in FIFA leadership tensions, warning of significant consequences if Gianni Infantino is removed from power.
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U.S. Soccer finally puts its foot down on the Gianni Infantino FIFA scandal, demands ‘meaningful change’
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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale
Major football confederations are accusing FIFA President Gianni Infantino of deception regarding a controversial World Cup stake sale.
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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
Major football confederations UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have accused FIFA of deception regarding upcoming World Cup plans, sparking calls for leadership changes.
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Gianni Infantino: Fifa accused of breaking trust 'through deception'
Three major soccer federations are calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation over allegations of 'deception' regarding World Cup planning.
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UEFA confirms 'departure payment' in report on alleged Infantino relationship
FIFA condemns efforts to undermine president Gianni Infantino following UEFA reports of a departure payment.
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UEFA confirms payout to ex-employee under Infantino, amid denials of an affair
UEFA has confirmed a departure payment to a former employee amid allegations of an affair involving FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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The ‘King of Soccer’ Went Rogue and Nearly Lost His FIFA Empire
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a deepening leadership crisis as a controversial $20 billion investment plan divides global soccer governance.
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Infantino's Plan For Saving Face Thoroughly Backfires
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Canada’s Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA’s Infantino
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Gianni Infantino calls emergency FIFA staff meeting as pressure grows
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Jordan FA president accuses FIFA, Gianni Infantino of 'blackmail'
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Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino
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Mattias Grafstrom tells FIFA staff ‘individuals come and go’ in wake of ‘turmoil’ of Gianni Infantino plan
Mattias Grafstrom addresses FIFA staff following internal turmoil over a scrapped private money plan.
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JPMorgan Again Entangled in a Soccer Fiasco
Gianni Infantino fights to retain power amid a major FIFA stake sale controversy involving JPMorgan and high-stakes football governance.
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Gianni Infantino: Opponents plan to ‘paralyse Fifa’ to force resignation
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Under-fire FIFA boss Gianni Infantino begs Trump White House to save his job, set for talks with Marco Rubio: sources
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly seeking support from the Trump administration to maintain his leadership amidst mounting internal pressure.
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British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA
The British Prime Minister and UEFA are challenging Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA amidst a controversial commercialization plan.
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UEFA describes Gianni Infantino's investment plan as 'shabby, back room, opaque deal'; Concacaf also rips FIFA president
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a crisis of confidence as UEFA and Concacaf reject his opaque World Cup investment plan.
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FIFA's Infantino sets deadline for $20M offer to members in Kushner-backed World Cup investor plan
FIFA's private equity plan involving Kushner faces fierce international pushback, emergency meetings, and threats of a boycott.
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UEFA to discuss World Cup boycott over FIFA private investment plan
Global soccer faces an unprecedented crisis as major confederations unite to oppose FIFA's private investment plan.
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UEFA Considering Boycott of FIFA Tournaments in Brewing Feud
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
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Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup
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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino requested to appear before House committee over Trump relationship
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces requests to appear before a U.S. House committee amid allegations of bribery and ties to the Trump administration.
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FIFA's Gianni Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attacked World Cup critics in a remarkable public tirade, accusing detractors of spreading hate.
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IOC will not investigate Infantino over Trump interference allegations
The IOC has declined to investigate Gianni Infantino following allegations of political interference by Donald Trump regarding a World Cup ban.
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President Trump’s Balogun Interjection Subject of Official Complaint to FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces an official complaint following allegations of interference by President Trump regarding Folarin Balogun.
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Seth Meyers Calls Trump ‘The Sports Reaper’
Comedian Seth Meyers has labeled Donald Trump 'The Sports Reaper' following the former president's presence at the World Cup.
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Trump loomed over the World Cup, up until the awkward trophy ceremony
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Ursula von der Leyen declines invite to FIFA World Cup final
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has declined an invitation to attend the FIFA World Cup final amidst high-profile political gatherings.
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USMNT's Folarin Balogun: World Cup ban overturn affected teammates
Folarin Balogun reveals how the controversy surrounding his overturned World Cup ban created mental strain for the USMNT before their elimination.
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‘A person who has relationships with the Trump family’: Probe peels back another layer on the ‘corruption’ behind Donald Trump’s World Cup move
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces IOC scrutiny over alleged corruption linked to Donald Trump and the World Cup.
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Gianni Infantino's most destructive FIFA move yet could ruin World Cup forever
Critics warn that a potential 64-team World Cup expansion could permanently damage the tournament's future.
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Brussels wants action over Trump-Infantino red card controversy
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FIFA's Infantino targeted by complaint to Olympic ethics body after Trump lobbying on Balogun ban
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces an IOC ethics referral following allegations of political interference regarding Folarin Balogun’s match ban.
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EU lawmakers want Gianni Infantino investigated over Trump contact
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Egypt were ‘cheated’ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says
Egypt alleges bias and rigging in their recent World Cup loss to Argentina, prompting a formal complaint and a rebuttal from FIFA officials.
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European Parliament members call for a probe of FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his Trump call
European Parliament members are pushing for an investigation into FIFA president Gianni Infantino following contact with Donald Trump.
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Where a Trump controversy and a thumping U.S. defeat leaves Infantino’s stained World Cup
Gianni Infantino and FIFA face intense scrutiny following U.S. World Cup setbacks and political controversy.
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FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino
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