Tag: Gianni Infantino
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FIFA, on Saturday night, released a statement, warning against any plot to remove Gianni Infantino as its president. Infantino has come under heavy pressure to resign, following his failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to investors. The world football governing has now claimed there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some…
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Spain’s LaLiga president, Javier Tebas, has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino not to continue his role after his failed plot to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. In a tweet on X at the weekend, Tebas said, “INFANTINO MUST NOT CONTINUE. “That FIFA has withdrawn its proposal to privatise its…
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, is set to leave the role in the coming days, according to the UK Times. This follows his failed plot to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino could have profited from the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” scheme, which was roundly opposed by other governing bodies. Although the…
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Some names have emerged as possible replacement of Gianni Infantino as the President of the world football governing body, FIFA. According to Sky News, actions are ‘accelerating,’ and there is ‘a determined effort’ to oust him. The report said that potential candidates to take Infantino’s position include CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani or Paris Saint-Germain president…
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The Football Association of England and the French Football Federation have expressed their discontent regarding Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes. Both organizations have indicated that they are not aware of any such initiatives and oppose the plans. Infantino has allegedly given all football associations a deadline of September 19 to endorse his proposal to…
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has written a letter to Argentina after they lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain. Ferran Torres netted the winner in extra time as La Roja won 1-0 to clinch the trophy. According to the DailyMail, in the letter sent to the President of the Argentine FA, Infantino hailed the…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has apologised for comments he made about British football fans after they drew criticism from supporter groups. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland last month, Infantino said it was “really special” that no British nationals were arrested during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His remarks resurfaced amid growing…