Infantino stays as Fifa president despite UEFA's legal threats
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives at a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday. The meeting followed criticism of his proposal to sell stakes in Fifa competitions, with Fifa admitting "mistakes" were made and apologizing for excluding member associations. Despite this, the management board reaffirmed their support for Infantino, who faces opposition from Uefa, which has lost confidence in him and threatened legal action.
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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