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President Trump defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino on July 28, calling any move to replace him a 'terrible mistake', amid sharp criticism from three continental confederations over a leaked plan to sell a stake in the World Cup. Trump praised Infantino for organizing the most successful World Cup ever, while UEFA, CONCACAF, and the AFC accuse him of breaking trust through deception.
FIFA has warned of an organized campaign to undermine President Gianni Infantino, insisting any leadership challenge must follow the organization's democratic processes. The statement follows the collapse of his $4.2 billion fundraising plan and allegations published by The Daily Telegraph, which Infantino denies.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has categorically denied allegations that UEFA paid a settlement to a female employee with whom he was allegedly involved during his time as general secretary. UEFA confirmed the payment as a severance package, insisting it followed regulations.
Argentina and Mexico have joined African federations in publicly backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino, countering a growing European-led rebellion. The support underscores deepening rifts over FIFA's governance and the failed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights, with UEFA and Norway calling for his exit.
FIFA leadership has reaffirmed 'full support' for President Gianni Infantino after he was forced to abandon a plan to sell World Cup commercial rights, which sparked a rare uprising within world football's governing body. The emergency meeting in Rabat followed pressure from UEFA and other confederations that threatened his re-election bid.
The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has formally backed a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of breaching political neutrality rules by awarding the FIFA Peace Award to US President Donald Trump. NFF President Lise Klaveness confirmed the letter of support at a press conference, acknowledging it has sparked political tension within FIFA's leadership. The complaint, filed by human rights group FairSquare, asks FIFA's ethics committee to determine if Infantino violated neutrality rules.
