Fifa President Infantino Faces Oust Threat After Stake Sale Snafu
On Tuesday, Gianni Infantino was the unchallenged Fifa president; by Saturday, his position was under severe threat after attempting to sell stakes in Fifa competitions without consultation. Uefa threatened a boycott and lost confidence in him, while Concacaf called for a leadership review and AFC distanced itself. Key allies abandoned Infantino, leading to discussions about potential ousting through an emergency council meeting or extraordinary congress requiring 106 votes. Possible replacements include Victor Montagliani from Concacaf or Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa from AFC.
27 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
Italy's football federation withdrew its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino due to concerns about governance and competition development.
30 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
The KNVB, a founding member of FIFA, called for a summit to discuss overhauling FIFA and replacing President Gianni Infantino by 2027.
6 SEPT 2026
— Al Jazeera
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced his intention to seek re-election in 2027 despite facing criticism and legal challenges.
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