FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan: Report

The Straits Times - Sports - 30 minutes ago

Jason Sudeikis sings praises of Justin Bieber after 2026 FIFA world cup halftime show

International The News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

England and Wales withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president - days after his plan to sell the World Cup was scuppered

Daily Mail - Sports - 1 hour ago

Infantino could face UEFA lawsuit as he scrambles for FIFA presidency support

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 1 hour ago

Plot to 'paralyse' Gianni Infantino: FIFA president's opponents 'form alliance to stage their own international tournaments if he refuses to step down' after World Cup sell-off disgrace

Daily Mail - Sports - 1 hour ago

FIFA denies Infantino is seeking Trump administration help as pressure mounts over his leadership

FIFA denies Gianni Infantino scheduled a call with Marco Rubio as pressure mounts over the collapsed Thrive Capital deal and UEFA's open revolt.

Fox News - Sports - 2 hours ago

State Department denies call with under-pressure FIFA president Infantino

Washington Examiner - US News - 2 hours ago

Monday Night Club: Fifa's climbdown, Vinicius to Arsenal and Newcastle's new era. Audio, 52 minutes -- Monday Night Club: Fifa's climbdown, Vinicius to Arsenal and Newcastle's new era

Andros Townsend, Don Hutchison & Adam Crafton analyse football's biggest talking points.

BBC News - Sports - 2 hours ago

UEFA threatens legal action against FIFA over Infantino World Cup plan

Sky News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Infantino begs Trump for help as he fights to save his job: 'Isolated' FIFA president 'set for White House talks' -- After failed bid to sell World Cup

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

More European countries withdraw support for Gianni Infantino as pressure intensifies

Fifa president last week shelved his widely denounced plan to sell off World Cup stakes to private investors

Irish Times - Sports - 3 hours ago

Gianni Infantino abandoned as third nation calls for FIFA boss to be removed in statement - Gianni Infantino is a man under pressure as the FIFA president comes under increased scrutiny

Daily Express - Sports - 3 hours ago

Infantino opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa -- Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.

Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.

BBC News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump will do 'everything possible' to save Infantino

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Infantino opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa

Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.

BBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Major update issued on Gianni Infantino as bombshell resignation sparks FIFA chaos

Daily Express - Opinion - 4 hours ago

FIFA says it is scrapping plans to sell off World Cup after outcry -- Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday ‌world soccer's governing body has scrapped plans ​to sell a ​stake in the World Cup ​to private investors after widespread ‌backlash.

CBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan -- Graham Dunbar -- Sports

European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.

CBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

English FA to withdraw support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's re-election

The Straits Times - Sports - 4 hours ago

Is Infantino's time over at FIFA as UEFA announces loss of confidence?

The European soccer governing body is putting pressure on the future of Infantino

CBS News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Soccer-Possible successors for embattled FIFA President Infantino

The Straits Times - Sports - 5 hours ago

Key dates to decide Infantino's future with Fifa in crisis

Independent UK - Sports - 5 hours ago

Under-fire Gianni Infantino gets backing from Asian nations following UEFA's charge to depose president after his disastrous money-making plan

Daily Mail - Sports - 5 hours ago

FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA president

The Welsh FA have already pulled their backing for Infantino’s re-election bid

Evening Standard - Sports - 6 hours ago

Under-fire FIFA boss begs Trump White House to save his job, set for talks with Rubio: sources

Two sources familiar with the matter said the under-fire Swiss-Italian sports suit will hold a call with Donald Trump's top diplomat just after 9am Eastern Time.

New York Post - Business - 7 hours ago

Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, sources say

The FIFA president had repeatedly tried and failed to reach the U.S. President by phone since the proposal collapsed Friday

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 7 hours ago

Soccer -- FIFA drops plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after backlash -- FIFA dropped Friday a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after severe backlash from worldwide soccer confederations.

UPI - Sports - 7 hours ago

If Infantino goes, who might replace him as Fifa president? -- Pressure is building on Fifa president Gianni Infantino but if he goes, who comes in?

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Football Daily -- Scrapped proposals, statement wars and the ongoing Infantino furore

Guardian UK - Sports - 8 hours ago

Mauricio Pochettino To Stay As USA Coach Until FIFA World Cup 2030

Deccan Chronicle - Sports - 8 hours ago

Report: FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup plan

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino turned to Donald Trump to save his job amid revolt to World Cup privatisation plan.

Aljazeera - Sports - 8 hours ago

FIFA's Infantino Sought Trump Backing After Failed World Cup Sell-Off...

Deccan Chronicle - Sports - 8 hours ago

Serbia, Sweden follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 9 hours ago

FIFA's Infantino reached out to Trump after World Cup plan fell apart: Report

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reached out to President Trump and sought his support in the midst of mounting backlash triggered by the football governing body’s decision to sell World Cup...

International The News - Sports - 9 hours ago

Soccer -- Gianni Infantino adviser quits over FIFA World Cup stake sale plan -- Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a FIFA senior adviser in protest of the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, he said Friday.

UPI - Sports - 9 hours ago

Exclusive -- Pressure on Infantino increases as Uefa members prepare to oppose re-election

Guardian UK - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

FIFA's Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan, NY Post reports

Aug 3 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.The Post reported that Infantino had repeatedly tried

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 10 hours ago

Gianni Infantino releases 10-word statement as FIFA boss faces being removed -- Gianni Infantino is under serious pressure following his botched World Cup plot.

Daily Express - Sports - 10 hours ago

England Set To Follow Wales in Withdrawing Support For Infantino...

Deccan Chronicle - Sports - 10 hours ago

Inside the chaotic four days that have left Gianni Infantino fighting to stay in power, how arrogant FIFA president's gamble spectacularly backfired and the contenders looking to overthrow him after World Cup own goal

Daily Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

Gianni Infantino begs Trump for help as he fights to save his job: 'Isolated' FIFA president 'set for White House talks' after failed bid to sell World Cup

Daily Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

English FA and Wales turn back on Gianni Infantino after World Cup controversy

Daily Express - Sports - 10 hours ago

FIFA says it's not moving forward with controversial World Cup sell-off plan

ABC News - Sports - 10 hours ago

FIFA and Infantino face an uncertain future as leading soccer nations fight for change -- James Skinner, University of Newcastle

The Conversation - US News - 10 hours ago

UEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over Infantino's failed sell-off plan

Regional confederations UEFA and CONCACAF said on Saturday they had lost confidence in his leadership

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

Welsh FA withdraws Infantino re-election support

Gulf News - Sports - 10 hours ago

OFFSIDE | Gianni Infantino: The man who tried to sell football

Times of India - Sports - 11 hours ago

Who could replace Infantino as Fifa president?

Independent UK - Sports - 11 hours ago

Uefa leads push to force Infantino resignation amid Fifa crisis

Independent UK - Sports - 11 hours ago

FIFA chief Infantino's position looks unacceptable, head of European leagues says

Dawn - World - 12 hours ago

England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA's Infantino

England FA tipped to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino re-election bid after botched World Cup stakes plan.

Aljazeera - Sports - 12 hours ago

What happens next for Infantino and FIFA?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after the failure of his plan to create a commercial subsidiary for the World Cup. But will he be ousted? And what is needed for that to happen?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 12 hours ago

UEFA Warns FIFA of Legal Action Over Infantino's Failed World Cup...

Deccan Chronicle - Sports - 12 hours ago

Gianni Infantino's World Cup plan was a terrible business deal

Football’s entire governance model is an archaic structure that must be torn down and replaced

Irish Times - Sports - 12 hours ago

Monday Morning Halfback: FIFA's predictable fallout and the Dodgers load up with Skubal

Should the PWHL check to see if Sophie Cunningham can skate?

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 12 hours ago

World Cup rights gamble backfires: Wales withdraw support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

Times of India - Sports - 13 hours ago

Trump's FIFA pal takes a big L -- Andrew O'Hehir -- FIFA head and Trump BFF Gianni Infantino thrives on greed and hubris. This time he went too far

Salon - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

English FA to withdraw support for Infantino after failed sell-off bid

Independent UK - Sports - 13 hours ago

European soccer body warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed sell-off plan

ABC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and …

Bay to Bay News - World - 13 hours ago

English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino as FIFA president

The Welsh FA have already pulled their backing for Infantino’s re-election bid

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Small nations hold big cards as FIFA chief Infantino scrambles for support

MELBOURNE, Aug 3 : Gianni Infantino’s hopes of extending his FIFA presidency may rest less on winning back soccer's traditional powers than on calling in favours from the many small and emerging nations that rely heavily on the world governing body's largesse.Infantino is facing the biggest crisis of his de

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 13 hours ago

Gianni Infantino row takes major twist overnight as conduct with World Cup legends raised -- The FIFA president continues to be at the centre of a storm.

Daily Express - Sports - 13 hours ago

FIFA row deepens as Wales withdraws support for Infantino's re-election bid

Wales has become the first nation to publicly pull out its support for Gianni Infantino’s presidential re-election bid, indicating the deepening of FIFA row based on World Cup sell-off plan....

International The News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

UEFA threatens Infantino after FIFA World Cup sell-off backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino walked back on his USD $20-billion proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. Thrive Eternal, founded by Joshua Kushner, was expected to be the main investor. His brother, Jared Kushner, is the son-in-law of US…

SBS - World - 16 hours ago

FIFA revolt: Can Infantino's Trump connection save him?

Gianni Infantino faces growing pressure after FIFA discarded plans to sell stakes in World Cup revenues. Observers say Infantino's actions raise concerns about governance, transparency, and the future of football.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 16 hours ago

UK PM Burnham joins rising chorus against Infantino's FIFA reign

Daily Sabah - Sports - 16 hours ago

Record 6.2 billion tune in to FIFA World Cup 2026 on beIN Sports

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be remembered as the tournament that rewrote the record books and not only on the pitch. As the first 4...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Exclusive: MEPs demand Infantino testify over FIFA's investment plan - As European football associations threaten to boycott the World Cup, a draft letter obtained by Euronews accused the FIFA President of using the organisation as a "political career ladder". 31/07/2026

Euronews - World - 16 hours ago

'Vozinha! Vozinha!': FIFA World Cup breakout star gets hero's welcome in Chile after three delays

Times of India - Sports - 17 hours ago

How the Trump factor finally turned the soccer world against Infantino

After a World Cup that delivered $25 billion in revenue, the FIFA boss is facing criticism like never before.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 21 hours ago

UEFA tells Infantino not to destroy evidence, confirms legal action over failed FIFA World Cup sell-off plan

Times of India - Sports - 1 day ago

Gianni Infantino was to earn $30m base salary if FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes went through: reports

Times of India - Sports - 1 day ago

Given the way it's carried on, why does FIFA continue to exist?

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Gianni Infantino -- President could face leadership challenge as Fifa council members rebel

Guardian UK - Sports - 1 day ago

DC Edit | Fifa's Infantino In A Fix After U-turn

Deccan Chronicle - Opinion - 1 day ago

Infantino Must Rebuild Trust After Scrapping 'Ludicrous' World Cup Proposal, Ex-FIFA VP Says

European football’s governing body UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA events and accused the organization of putting the sport’s “soul” up for sale over the proposal.

Huffington Post - Sports - 1 day ago

British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 1 day ago

Calls for Infantino to resign or face a vote of no confidence grow

The Canary - World - 1 day ago

Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges but little-known FIFA loophole could spare Argentina star

Times of India - Sports - 1 day ago

Infantino struggling to survive, says former IOC marketing chief

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

New FIFA scandal erupts as tournament could be scrapped and £185m bill left unpaid -- The FIFA president continues to come under fire.

Daily Express - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA president faces revolt after adviser quits over plan to sell World Cup stake to private equity

Carlos Cordeiro is Gianni Infantino’s senior adviser, yet he revealed he was not involved in the secretive investment plan that has rocked the sport since media reports revealed it Tuesday.

NBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Gianni infantino faces FIFA leadership challenge as council members rebel

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is facing the most serious challenge to his leadership yet as a group of FIFA Council members seeks to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting .The recent mounting crisis...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

'Nobody knew': European Leagues head on Infantino World Cup commercial plan

Claudius Schafer says there can be 'only one consequence' to Infantino's actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Scrapped World Cup sell-off threatens Infantino's FIFA reign

UEFA and CONCACAF said Saturday they no longer had confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, escalating pressure over his scrapped plan to sell a...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 1 day ago

Gianni Infantino makes major decision on World Cup plans overnight as FIFA boss speaks out -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino issued a statement late on Friday night about his controversial...

Daily Express - Sports - 1 day ago

Resign or we'll vote to oust you: Europe's threat to Infantino

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Humiliated FIFA president Gianni Infantino admits defeat in controversial plot to sell the World Cup in embarrassing U-turn - now he is in a fight to save his job

Daily Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

European Soccer Body Declares No Confidence In Infantino And Vows Accountability For Failed World Cup Equity Plan

Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan after outcry -- Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal. -- World Cup

Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Donald Trump brutally humiliates Gianni Infantino with one-word response after controversy

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world

Ultimately doomed plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup caused chaos

Irish Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Gianni Infantino 'has lost Uefa's confidence' after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan

Uefa: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’

Irish Times - Sports - 2 days ago

QFA President welcomes FIFA's decision

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 2 days ago

Infantino's demise isn't enough – Fifa must fundamentally change

Independent UK - Sports - 2 days ago

Football reacts across globe to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup standdown

Backlash to FIFA's private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn's fallout.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 days ago

Infantino future as Fifa boss in doubt after World Cup sell-off plan

Independent UK - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA assesses impact of possible 64-team World Cup in 2030

FIFA is assessing the potential impact of expanding the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document seen by Reuters. The tournament was...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football

BBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

European soccer declares loss of confidence in FIFA chief over 'shabby' private financing plan

UEFA’s statement, which stopped short of explicitly calling for the FIFA chief’s resignation, said that he had promised to be “transparent” when he asked FIFA’s Member Associations to vote for him as president in 2016, but he had failed to deliver on this.

CTV News - Sports - 2 days ago

English FA call for major FIFA investigation as furious statement released

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up -- The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.

The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

UEFA 'rebuilding trust' after FIFA scraps World Cup plans

Europe's governing body, UEFA has called Gianni Infantino's decision to abandon his plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private equity investors a "victory for the whole game."

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Who are candidates to take on Infantino for FIFA presidency? All to know

Who is tipped to replace Gianni Infantino after the World Cup investment plan crisis?

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 days ago

Burnham says Fifa made 'right decision' to scrap World Cup investment plan

Gianni Infantino backtracked overnight on his investment plan.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

UEFA welcomes FIFA's crucial decision to scrap stake sale proposal

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

Uefa declares loss of confidence in Fifa president Infantino

Independent UK - Sports - 2 days ago

Football has spoken: Gianni Infantino must go

Independent UK - Sports - 2 days ago

UEFA hits out at Gianni Infantino after FIFA scraps controversial World Cup plans -- Europe's governing football body released a statement this morning on the decision by FIFA to...

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

Pressure on Infantino as Uefa loses confidence over World Cup investment plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham had called the plans to sell stakes to private investors as ‘outrageous’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

UEFA declares loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency: Pressure mounts on under-fire boss after disastrous World Cup plot as football chiefs look to overthrow him

Daily Mail - Sports - 2 days ago

UEFA declare loss of confidence in Infantino after World Cup sell-off

European nations welcome decision to abandon FFE scheme

Evening Standard - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA scraps World Cup privatisation plan following international pressure

The Canary - World - 2 days ago

FIFA Forward Enterprise Abandoned: Infantino Withdraws $20 Billion Proposal After Widespread Football Backlash

International Business Times - Business - 2 days ago

FIFA faces renewed transparency demands after retreat on World Cup sell-off plan

On Saturday FIFA faced repeated demands for transparency after suddenly advancing to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup-a significant move that prompted severe pushback from...

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

Infantino's FIFA drops $4.2B World Cup sell-off plan after revolt

FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to sell a minority stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup after fierce opposition from regional football...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

What you need to know about FIFA's private investment plan — and the backlash -- Jan Zeschky -- Sports

Less than two weeks since the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, soccer is once again front-page news thanks to a new private-investment proposal by FIFA president Gianni Infantino that's triggered significant backlash. Here's what you need to know.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Senior FIFA official resigns over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, another says staff 'deceived' -- Graham Dunbar -- Sports

Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second saying staff were deceived by a project that must not go ahead.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA to decide on expanding World Cup to 64 teams as 'leaked' documents emerge

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA's Gianni Infantino scraps proposal to sell stake in World Cup -- "This proposal will not proceed," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell off chunks of World Cup sensationally collapses

Gianni Infantino abandons proposal as Uefa boycott threat and internal revolt pile pressure on president

Irish Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Trust in Infantino 'badly shaken' after Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan

Mr Infantino said early on Saturday that ‘this proposal will not proceed’ after it became clear the project had created divisions.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

FIFA drops controversial $20B World Cup investment plan: What's next for Infantino?

FIFA has decided to scrap $20 billion worth of World Cup investment plans after receiving the global backlash over the controversial proposal. As per the proposal, the World football’s...

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

BBC News - World - 2 days ago

FIFA scrap World Cup sell-off plan after backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s job is left in serious doubt

Evening Standard - Sports - 2 days ago

World Cup sell-off: Has FIFA finally gone too far?

A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world. Under Gianni Infantino’s presidency, FIFA has become increasingly profit-driven, but is this too much?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell-off

Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may ready to oppose Infantino's re-election.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA Drops Plan to Sell Stakes in the World Cup After Backlash

FIFA dropped a plan on Friday to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after severe backlash from member organizations.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA abandons $4.2-billion World Cup stake sale plan after global backlash

Times of India - Business - 2 days ago

FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after fierce backlash, pressure intensifies on Infantino

Gianni Infantino scraps his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Amid a widespread backlash, UEFA members had voted to boycott future World Cups if the plan went through. And the Asian Football Confederation said “the future of global football must always be shaped through proper consultation”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

News Analysis: Why Gianni Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup stake backfired so spectacularly

Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is on life support after his abandoned attempt to sell a stake of the World Cup to private equity draws international outrage.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors

NPR - Business - 2 days ago

World football's governing body has scrapped controversial plans to sell off part of its business empire. -- The plan would have raised $US4.2 billion ($5.9 billion) by selling about 20 per cent of a new unit that would run events, including the World Cup. -- In calling off the plan, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the project had "created divisions".

Australian Broadcasting Corp - Top Stories - 2 days ago

FIFA Boss Infantino Scraps World Cup Sell Off Plans After Backlash

"Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place," the FIFA president said in a statement on Friday.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 2 days ago

Gianni Infantino abandons plans to sell FIFA World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Chicago Tribune - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA cancels Infantino's World Cup private equity plan after widespread backlash

As pressure mounted on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity, the organization canceled the project.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA Scraps World Cup Sell-Off Plan After Resistance From Members

The agency’s business proposal was met with immediate resistance led by the European soccer ruling body.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA scraps controversial US$20 billion World Cup investment plan

FIFA’s plan to sell a piece of its business empire to outside investors has collapsed following an open revolt by soccer officials worldwide and a major rift among top FIFA executives, the New York Post reported on Friday.

CTV News - Sports - 2 days ago

Infantino's World Cup plot leaves him deserted by allies and with his credibility detonated

Fifa president has managed to unite football, but not in the way he wished

Irish Times - Sports - 3 days ago

Donald Trump speaks out on Gianni Infantino World Cup plans after boycott threat

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

Asian Soccer Body Backs Europe After World Cup Boycott Threat Over FIFA Plans

Three out of six of the sport’s regional bodies have rejected commercial proposals, while a senior adviser to FIFA chief Infantino resigned in protest.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

England reveal decision on boycotting World Cup over Gianni Infantino FIFA plan - UEFA held an emergency meeting to discuss boycotting the World Cup following Gianni Infantino's...

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

Gianni Infantino 'to lose FIFA Presidency' as furious resignation letter issued

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

Andy Burnham takes explosive swipe at FIFA boss over World Cup scandal - Gianni Infantino has sparked fury over a controversial plan to seek private investment in a...

Daily Express - Politics - 3 days ago

Will Infantino survive Fifa's latest scandal? Trump changes everything

Independent UK - Sports - 3 days ago

Senior FIFA executive says staff was deceived over Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

Chicago Tribune - Sports - 3 days ago

Gianni Infantino Adviser Quits Over FIFA World Cup Stake Sale Plan

Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a FIFA senior adviser to protest a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

Senior FIFA adviser resigns over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 3 days ago

Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 3 days ago

Arsene Wenger has ruined his own legacy. We once thought he was The Professor, now we see the truth - a silent stooge following his master Gianni Infantino... and is ex-Arsenal boss the real brains behind FIFA's madcap schemes?

Daily Mail - Sports - 3 days ago

FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale

UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

Gianni Infantino's shameful World Cup move leaves FIFA doomed - only a matter of time

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

Burnham: Infantino is 'wrong man to lead' Fifa

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

World Business Report -- FIFA fallout: 'What's wrong with wanting to make money?'

Opposition grows to FIFA's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

BBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency Imperiled as European Soccer Vows World Cup Boycott Over Private Equity Plan

UEFA is threatening a boycott of the World Cup over FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plans to create a $20 billion private equity fund

Breitbart - Sports - 3 days ago

Soccer -- 'Nobody is selling football,' FIFA tells investment-plan critics -- FIFA on Friday vowed to proceed with its proposed private-investment plan amid staunch opposition from the sport's major governing bodies.

UPI - Sports - 3 days ago

FIFA initiates fast-track study on expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA has launched an accelerated tender process to examine the feasibility of expanding the men's World Cup teams, starting with the 2030 tournament.According to Reuters, World soccer's governing...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

White House FIFA adviser resigns over Gianni Infantino proposal

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 3 days ago

OPINION - Gianni Infantino's FIFA fiasco is such a damning failure it's made me miss Sepp Blatter - Gianni Infantino's FIFA fiasco is such a damning failure I now miss Sepp Blatter

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA's World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 3 days ago

Andy Burnham takes explosive swipe at FIFA boss over World Cup scandal

Daily Express - Science - 3 days ago

Infantino's senior adviser steps down over $20 Billion world cup venture

ALBAWABA - Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, has resigned with immediate effect in protest at a proposal to sell an

Albawaba - Business - 3 days ago

FIFA plans: Infantino under pressure as senior advisor quits

After regional football federations condemned FIFA plans for private investment, with European nations even threatening a World Cup boycott, a senior advisor to FIFA President Infantino has tendered his resignation.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 3 days ago

Top FIFA adviser quits over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial “sell the World Cup” plan has spilled into a major crisis, prompting the resignation from senior advisor to Infantino, Carlos...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

FIFA could face World Cup boycott from 143 countries as UEFA receive further backing -- The next World Cup could look completely different if FIFA refuse to back down.

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

FIFA chief quits over World Cup scandal as Gianni Infantino blasted in furious statement -- A senior FIFA adviser has left his post with immediate effect as a result of Gianni Infantino's...

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

Argentina stars facing World Cup ban over Falklands banner as FIFA investigate

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

FIFA rejects 'selling football' claims as controversial plan advances

FIFA unveiled plans to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise-an affiliate worth roughly $20 billion to manage its commercial, broadcasting, and event operations-declaring that “nobody is selling...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

European nations vow World Cup boycott and North American soccer body rejects FIFA's private equity plan

Chicago Tribune - Sports - 3 days ago

World Business Report -- UEFA Shows FIFA the Red Card

UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA commercial plans

BBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Donald Trump set for awkward Gianni Infantino talks as FIFA's worst-case scenario unfolds

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Sports -- Of course a Miami man is at the center of FIFA's sellout scandal

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

New York Daily News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Major update on FIFA World Cup boycott as Gianni Infantino told 'resign!'

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Giannni Infantino World Cup plan in tatters as new statement released after fury

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

European Nations to Boycott Soccer World Cup Over New FIFA Proposals

UEFA said the sport is ‘not for sale,’ and its 55 members will not take part in FIFA tournaments for as long as the commercial proposals ‘remain alive.’

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

The Kushner-Backed FIFA Takeover Tearing the Soccer World Apart

Mother Jones - Politics - 4 days ago

FIFA unveils controversial World Cup investor plan

UEFA is challenging FIFA's plan to sell part of the World Cup's commercial rights to investors.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 4 days ago

Group Agrees To Boycott FIFA Competitions Over 'Profound Failure Of Leadership'

“This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football,” said UEFA.

Huffington Post - World - 4 days ago

Business Daily -- Listen again - Follow the Money: FIFA's Billions

Sam Fenwick looks at how FIFA generates billions of dollars from the World Cup

BBC News - Business - 4 days ago

FIFA charges for assault against Argentina thugs in World Cup final revealed -- After Argentina's shocking post-match behaviour at the World Cup final, FIFA have lodged charges...

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

England instructed to boycott World Cup as FIFA controversy takes another twist

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

World Cups have been hit by 19 withdrawals with Gianni Infantino facing UEFA uprising

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Infantino wants to sell the World Cup. Can anyone stop him?

Independent UK - Sports - 4 days ago

FIFA's World Cup plans explained: Why UEFA is holding an emergency meeting

UEFA is set to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday afternoon to discuss the controversial FIFA’s World Cup stakeholder plans and how to deal with such a plan. Not only did European...

International The News - Sports - 4 days ago

World Cup row explodes as FIFA face boycott from 55 countries and UEFA left furious -- Gianni Infantino's plans for the World Cup have sparked widespread outrage.

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

Gianni Infantino's 'leaked letter' to FIFA nations as World Cup row takes another twist

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

World Cup for sale? FIFA risks the magic for money - 3 - m read

All sports fans should be worried about the commoditisation of the beautiful game

Gulf News - Opinion - 4 days ago

FIFA Officially Charges Argentina for Waving Falklands Banner at World Cup

Fifa has officially charged Argentina for waving a politically-charged flag at the World Cup after defeating England in the semi-final.

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

Gianni Infantino wants to sell off the World Cup. How can he be stopped?

From boycotts to election challenges, those opposing the FIFA president have options.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 4 days ago

World Business Report -- Have FIFA scored an own goal?

FIFA offers federations $40 million each to back its plan to sell its commercial rights.

BBC News - Business - 5 days ago

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Sparks Global Backlash. UEFA Says Tournament 'Is Not FIFA's To Sell'

FIFA's ambitious plan to bring private investors into the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup has ignited one of the biggest governance disputes in modern soccer.

International Business Times - Business - 5 days ago

Infantino issues major FIFA update as 55 countries plan World Cup boycott

Daily Express - Sports - 5 days ago

Of course a Miami man is at the center of FIFA's sellout scandal

Miami New Times - Sports - 5 days ago

FIFA offers $40m to attract nations to back World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to all member associations offering up to $40 million if they back a controversial plan to sell minority stakes in the organization's major competitions,...

International The News - Sports - 5 days ago

Sean Penn's CORE Mounts $5M Campaign (With Assist From FIFA Foundation) to Aid Venezuela

The campaign comes after twin shocks devastated the country: "Earthquake response and recovery have been part of CORE's DNA since our founding in response to the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake."

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 5 days ago

OPINION - Gianni Infantino and FIFA have just gone 1 step too far – football world must act now

Daily Express - World - 5 days ago

England fans 'planning Gianni Infantino protest' with FIFA facing World Cup boycott

Daily Express - Sports - 5 days ago

OPINION - Gianni Infantino and FIFA aren't fit for purpose - there's only one way to save football - COMMENT: Football's governing body is once again acting shamefully - it's now time for real change.

Daily Express - Sports - 5 days ago

FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup

NPR - Business - 5 days ago

FIFA facing World Cup boycott from 55 countries as Gianni Infantino sparks fury

Daily Express - Sports - 6 days ago

UEFA slam Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup as bitter row reignites -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino is plotting a World Cup sell-off to private investors, a move...

Daily Express - Sports - 6 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: France 4-6 England match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 6 days ago

Lisandro Martinez responds to 'arrogant' Argentina gesture amid FIFA punishment decision

Daily Express - Sports - 6 days ago

Gianni Infantino ripped to shreds and branded 'pathetic' after leaked Argentina letter

Daily Express - Sports - 6 days ago

Business -- Report: Miami Airbnb hosts made more than any other during FIFA World Cup

And the rich get richer!

Miami New Times - US News - 7 days ago

FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 7 days ago

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Through the Lens of a Haaretz Photographer

Haaretz - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Norway protests Trump call to FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun suspension

New York Daily News - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Trump's pick for UN chief? Gianni Infantino, reportedly - Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years. 22/07/2026

Euronews - World - 11 days ago

Trump 'backs' Gianni Infantino to lead organisation he's criticised

Independent UK - US News - 11 days ago

Trump pitches FIFA's Gianni Infantino for UN secretary-general: report

President Donald Trump insists his friend is ‘respected by everyone around the world,’ ignoring the many controversies that threatened to throw soccer’s biggest tournament into turmoil

Independent UK - US News - 12 days ago

Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain - Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino hand the World Cup trophy to Spain captain Rodri after Spain beat Argentina in the final near New York. 20/07/2026

Euronews - World - 13 days ago

FIFA World Cup final scores record TV ratings in Canada

Sunday’s final match drew audience of 6.4 million viewers, according to preliminary numbers

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 13 days ago

Trump exclusion from FIFA World Cup photo called into question

New York Daily News - Politics - 13 days ago

Inside the backstage frenzy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

New York Post - Entertainment - 14 days ago

Despite FIFA's best efforts, this World Cup was one to celebrate

New York Daily News - Top Stories - 14 days ago

OLIVER HOLT: Why football should fear what Gianni Infantino will do next after debasing himself for Donald Trump at this World Cup - it's no wonder conspiracy theories are running wild

Daily Mail - Opinion - 14 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show: Star Performances

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show featured spectacular performances by some of the world's biggest music stars. From Madonna to BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, the star-studded show entertained fans with chart-topping hits and unforgettable stage moments.

Deccan Chronicle - Top Stories - 14 days ago

Spain manages to win a World Cup during FIFA's cash-counting award show

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 14 days ago

Spain dominates 2026 FIFA World Cup individual awards

Albawaba - Sports - 15 days ago

The World Cup looks set to expand again in 2030 as it is reported that FIFA's disciplinary decision was made by one man.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 15 days ago

Spain vs Argentina predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Albawaba - Sports - 16 days ago

France vs England predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

France and England will face each other today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, in the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After their dr

Albawaba - Sports - 16 days ago

Atlanta versus Philadelphia: Comparing the 2 most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US

Business Insider - Sports - 16 days ago

FIFA Doesn't Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change

Wired News - Science - 16 days ago

How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final's Halftime Show

SBS - Top Stories - 17 days ago

FIFA World Cup final: Where to watch in Orlando

Orlando Sentinel - Entertainment - 18 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: England 1-2 Argentina match report and highlights

In a very exciting match, Argentina secured its spot in the final for the seventh time in its history. They got a 2-1 win against England at the Mercede

Albawaba - Sports - 19 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: France 0-2 Spain match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 20 days ago

England vs Argentina predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, will host a massive game between England and Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.England

Albawaba - Sports - 20 days ago

Miami Life -- FIFA Fan Festival is over, but you can still snag one of those viral World Cup bracelets

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 20 days ago

France vs Spain predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Albawaba - Sports - 21 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 21 days ago

FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 22 days ago

I attended one of the most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US. It celebrated more than the World Cup teams.

Business Insider - Sports - 22 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway 1-2 England match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 22 days ago

Argentina vs Switzerland predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Albawaba - Sports - 23 days ago

Norway vs England predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Albawaba - Sports - 23 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain 2-1 Belgium match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 24 days ago

Can Fifa ever actually change? Inside Gianni Infantino's grip on power

Independent UK - Sports - 24 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: France 2-0 Morocco match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 25 days ago

Did FIFA rob Egypt to save Messi's World Cup?

Miami New Times - Sports - 26 days ago

FIFA probes claims of racist abuse aimed at iShowSpeed in Miami

Miami New Times - Sports - 26 days ago

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

Apple Valley News Now - Sports - 28 days ago

Justin Bieber in talks to join FIFA World Cup final halftime show

ALBAWABA - Justin Bieber could join FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup.The FIFA World Cup final is apparently trying to add another chart-topping

Albawaba - Entertainment - 30 days ago

FIFA World Cup's greatest victory: Uniting cultures through diversity

As the FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, debates surrounding the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams continue to dominate conversations...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month ago

FIFA reportedly preps for 50K Argentina fans in Miami Friday

Will the FIFA World Cup host a repeat of the mayhem seen when Argentina faced Colombia in the 2024 Copa final in Miami?

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

How FIFA spends millions on World Cup grass

Business Insider - Science - 1 month ago

Infantino's Middle East playbook: How Fifa boss uses geopolitics on the World Cup stage

The soccer supremo has been criticised for interfering in the award of tournaments to Morocco and Saudi Arabia, as well as not banning Israel from international competition

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Uncertainty over Iran's FIFA World Cup participation

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 1 month ago

Donald Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy, Infantino says

The US president attended the NBA Finals in New York and the US Open men's tennis final, but has yet to appear at this World Cup.

SBS - Politics - 1 month ago

Iran to Lodge FIFA Complaint Over World Cup Travel Restrictions

Haaretz - World - 1 month ago

Plantation native is one of several FIFA World Cup players with Miami ties

Because there's always a South Florida connection.

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

FIFA's Haiti jersey ban echoes the long campaign to discredit and downplay the Haitian Revolution -- Julia Gaffield, William & Mary

The Conversation - Entertainment - 1 month ago

All In With Ashley: 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview Feat. Filippo Silva

Newsweek - Sports - 1 month ago

Canada drawing lessons from success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Ambassador

The Peninsula brings the latest news from Qatar and around the world. We also cover in detail football, cricket, business, entertainment, Bollywood, Hollywood, Science, Technology, Health, Fitness and opinions from leading columnists.

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026

Real-time sports coverage from the Middle East, written by experts who care as much as you do.

Albawaba - Sports - 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Miami: What to know before you go

The first bit of information for those new to South Florida: Hard Rock Stadium is actually not in host city Miami.

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, taking place between June 11 and July 19, 2026.

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 2 months ago

Is Fifa World Cup 2026 the most exclusionary tournament in history?

Eye-watering costs, visa restrictions and long travel distances mean this World Cup edition may not 'unite the world' the way Fifa claims

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Best photos from FIFA World Cup 2026

ABC News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026™ : Beautiful Game Changers

Beautiful Game Changers is an SBS Audio project created for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring 12 mini documentaries showcasing people across Australia using football to promote connection and social cohesion.

SBS - World - 2 months ago

Pakistan coach Adeel calls for more international matches after FIFA Series

Dawn - Sports - 3 months ago

FIFA refuses to relocate Iran's 2026 World Cup matches

The Canary - Sports - 3 months ago

FIFA raises ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup final to record levels

The Canary - Sports - 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026™

SBS - World - 5 months ago

Tiny nation books maiden Fifa World Cup spot

NZ Herald - Sports - 9 months ago

FIFA will not ban Israel – media

The FIFA Council reportedly does not plan to suspend Israeli teams from its competitions, after previously delaying its decision

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Qatar 2022 rolled over us and we had to lie back and take it. A Saudi World Cup in 2030? Football just needs to say NO to the hideous Gianni Infantino and his FIFA henchmen

Daily Mail - Opinion - 1 year ago