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Janni Inafino, described in the coverage as president of FIFA, is facing significant internal and external backlash over a controversial proposal to sell commercial rights to the FIFA World Cup, which has been labeled a 'failed corporate takeover' and criticized by major football confederations including UEFA. The scandal has led to calls for his resignation, threats of a boycott of FIFA tournaments, and legal disputes, though he remains committed to seeking re-election in 2030. Despite the controversy, he retains support from U.S. President Trump, who has publicly backed him and suggested he…

Events

• FIFA Sues to Block UEFA Access to Project Docs
• FIFA sues UEFA over disinformation claims
• Moscow, 21 September. Vesti. President of the International…
• Banner Against Infantino's Re-election Appears in Times Square
• Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team
• The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) officially stated…
• FIFA Chief Operating Officer Fired After Criticizing Infantino
• Non-profit organization FairSquare has approached the FIFA Committee…
• US President Donald Trump supported FIFA president Gianni Infantino
• UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation issued a joint…

Recent coverage

• UEFA demanded from FIFA to explain Infantino's ties with Trump's circle and additional payments. Answers expected by November 2 — The Insider
• Infantino Terrible. How the FIFA President almost sold world football and what it means — The Insider
• UEFA President called on Infantino to leave the post of FIFA president — Вести
• FIFA and UEFA reached court. In the center of the scandal — Infantino and a project worth tens of billions — Фонтанка
• FIFA accused UEFA of defamation of Infantino — Вести
• Janni Infantino ready for reforms in FIFA management system — Коммерсантъ
• Infantino proposed reforming the FIFA governance system — Вести
• Head of FA demanded from Infantino to provide documents on sale of rights to World Cup — Коммерсантъ
• Reuters: Infantino may be able to count on re-election as FIFA president — Коммерсантъ
• French Football Federation withdraws support for Infantino on FIFA presidency election — Москва 24
• FIFA President Infantino does not plan to resign — Вести
• "Remove Infantino": fans in Times Square demanded the resignation of FIFA president — Вести
• Banner against FIFA president Infantino appears on Times Square, reports Daily Mail. — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Infantino thanked Messi amid player's departure from Argentina national team — Вести
• UEFA officially stated it will not support Infantino if he runs for FIFA president. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
• UEFA decided to file a criminal lawsuit against Infantino in Switzerland — Коммерсантъ
• Football fans call for Infantino to resign — Коммерсантъ
• Head of Norwegian football called top FIFA managers not to obey Infantino — Коммерсантъ
• Operational director of FIFA left after criticism of Infantino — Вести
• One of FIFA's leaders dismissed after criticism of Infantino's plan — BBC News Русская служба