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As FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces his toughest challenge, prominent female leaders in UEFA emerge as vocal critics, sparking debate on women's leadership in global football.
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Following standout performances at the FIFA World Cup, Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha has signed with Chile's most decorated football club, Colo-Colo, marking a new chapter in his career.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 12:03 PM
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David Gallop, former Football Australia CEO, calls FIFA president Gianni Infantino's proposal to privatize World Cup commercial rights a failed plan that lacks a compelling financial rationale.
ABC Australia News | Aug 5, 2026, 10:20 AM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup faces backlash from key officials, potentially complicating his bid for a fourth term.
France 24 English | Aug 5, 2026, 10:04 AM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces backlash following the collapse of a controversial proposal to open the World Cup to private investment, with several football associations withdrawing support.
Africanews | Aug 5, 2026, 9:36 AM
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Infantino convenes top FIFA officials in Morocco following backlash over failed plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, with UEFA and other confederations challenging his leadership.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 9:18 AM
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Pedro Brito, known as Bubista, leaves Cape Verde national team to lead RS Berkane on a two-year contract following Cape Verde's impressive FIFA World Cup debut.
Africanews | Aug 5, 2026, 6:08 AM
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Several US cities that hosted the 2026 World Cup matches claim FIFA promised them $1 million each for football infrastructure and social projects, but payments remain unpaid.
France 24 English | Aug 5, 2026, 1:00 AM
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Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein claims FIFA withheld $4.2 million owed to Jordan's national team as leverage for political endorsement of Gianni Infantino.
ABC Australia News | Aug 4, 2026, 9:58 PM
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Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein publicly accuses FIFA President Gianni Infantino of blackmail, amid fallout from a failed World Cup stake selloff proposal.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 5:46 PM
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UEFA has sent a legal letter to FIFA challenging President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell minority stakes in World Cup events, escalating tensions within global football governance.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing opposition after abandoning a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, with major European football associations withdrawing support ahead of upcoming elections.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 4:10 PM
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Five prominent African football administrators back FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he seeks support from the continent’s 54 members following the withdrawal of his World Cup revenue selloff plan.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 3:38 PM
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Anthony Taylor, who retired after a 22-year refereeing career, takes on the role of director of elite refereeing in Turkey.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 3:03 PM
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Gianni Infantino encounters internal and external criticism after withdrawing a controversial proposal to open the World Cup to private investment, with key FIFA allies distancing themselves.
France 24 English | Aug 4, 2026, 2:46 PM
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FIFA executive Arsene Wenger supports dropping FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in future World Cup profits, distancing himself from the plan amid UEFA’s legal actions.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 12:53 PM
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After debuting Ref Cam at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, Lenovo aims to bring its AI technology to wider football audiences and upcoming tournaments.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 10:11 AM
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Following Gianni Infantino’s abandoned proposal to sell future World Cup profits to private investors, UEFA has confirmed sending a preservation letter to FIFA and is considering legal action.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 9:09 AM
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Following FIFA's abandoned private equity proposal, New Zealand Football urges regional solidarity as confidence in FIFA leadership faces challenges.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:34 AM
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Following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confronts growing resistance from key regional confederations and national associations ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress.
CNA Latest News | Aug 4, 2026, 8:34 AM
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Senior Uefa sources report that opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening to withhold cooperation unless he resigns, as tensions rise over his controversial plans and upcoming re-election bid.
BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 9:55 PM
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FIFA refutes reports that President Gianni Infantino arranged a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid mounting pressure over a failed commercial deal and internal dissent.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 2:22 PM
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UEFA considers legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino following a withdrawn plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to American private equity, sparking leadership challenges.
France 24 English | Aug 3, 2026, 12:59 PM
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Following FIFA’s abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, Wales becomes the first football federation to withdraw backing for President Gianni Infantino’s 2027-2031 term.
Al Jazeera | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 AM