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Norway Files Complaints Against FIFA, Accusing President Infantino of Abuse of Power

The Norwegian Football Federation has filed three formal complaints with FIFA committees, accusing President Gianni Infantino of abuse of power and conflicts of interest over a scrapped plan to sell World Cup equity to private investors, the lifting of Folarin Balogun's suspension at the 2026 World Cup, and the FIFA Peace Prize given to Donald Trump. NFF President Lise Klaveness says Trump is the common thread linking the three cases.

Oct 6, 2026

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Italy Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino, Cannavaro Backs Him

The Italian Football Federation has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a plan to sell equity in tournaments, but World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro has backed him. The move follows similar actions by several European federations amid growing pressure on Infantino ahead of next year's FIFA Congress.

Aug 27, 2026

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FIFA Chief Infantino Defies Vice President, Appears in Caribbean

FIFA President Gianni Infantino ignored a request from vice president Victor Montagliani to skip a Caribbean youth tournament, appearing in the Dominican Republic despite FIFA's governance crisis over a failed World Cup investment plan. He faces mounting opposition from senior officials while seeking re-election.

Aug 23, 2026

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FIFA weathers crisis after failed World Cup share sale plan

FIFA has apologized to its 211 members over the failed World Cup commercial rights proposal, after a crisis meeting in Rabat reaffirmed support for President Gianni Infantino. However, questions remain over governance reforms and potential challenges from UEFA.

Aug 6, 2026