Fifa's Infantino Faces European Boycott Over Aborted Tournament Sale Plan
Uefa says a European boycott of competitions, including the World Cup, may still proceed after Fifa's president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major tournaments was aborted without meeting conditions set by Uefa. The English FA withdrew support for Infantino over the proposal. Despite Fifa acknowledging "mistakes," Uefa remains unsatisfied and demands more accountability from Infantino, maintaining its stance against him.
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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