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What next for beleaguered FIFA president Infantino?

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces significant opposition from several confederations. His leadership style and a withdrawn investment plan have drawn sharp criticism. European, North American, and Asian football bodies have openly targeted Infantino's approach. Supporters, including African and South American bodies, remain largely behind the embattled president. The upcoming presidential…

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Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino's side

Lise Klaveness, Norway's football chief, has become a vocal critic of FIFA's current leadership. She has publicly called for Gianni Infantino's resignation due to governance concerns. Klaveness is now being considered a potential successor to Infantino if he steps down. However, significant obstacles exist for her candidacy, particularly outside Europe.…

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Soccer: Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness demanded Gianni Infantino's resignation. She stated he lacks institutional trust to govern FIFA stably. The international football cooperation faces significant trouble and needs reform. Norway did not support Infantino in the 2023 election and will not again. The organization must focus on governance reform…

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Who is supporting Gianni Infantino? Every country’s stance on Fifa president crisis

The Republic of Ireland and New Zealand are the latest to withdraw their endorsement of Infantino after his botched World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino told ‘there is no way back’ as Norway chief urges him to quit

Gianni Infantino is facing calls to resign in the wake of his failed World Cup sell-off plan

The Independent UK

Norway’s Klaveness tells Fifa president Infantino to resign: ‘There is no trust now’

‘There is no way back for him’ says the NFF president as Infantino battles for support around the world

The Guardian - UK

Five Potential Candidates to Replace Gianni Infantino As FIFA President—Ranked

Gianni Infantino’s position is hanging in the balance following the collapse of his failed World Cup privatization plans.

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European football body declares no confidence in FIFA's Infantino after World Cup sell-off plan

European football's governing body UEFA said Saturday that the president of the sport’s global governing body, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, had “lost” their "confidence" after his bid to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions into a semi-private company. Infantino had earlier dropped the plan,…

France 24

Football has spoken: Gianni Infantino must go

FIFA IN CRISIS: Comment: Fifa’s president operates with arrogance and autonomy – the worldwide rejection of his proposals to sell off stakes in the World Cup must now stand as a final rejection of Infantino himself, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK

President Trump’s Balogun Interjection Subject of Official Complaint to FIFA

There was widespread controversy when the USMNT’s star striker was allowed to face Belgium having been shown an unappealable red card.

Sports Illustrated

‘A slippery slope’: Gianni Infantino faces official complaint over Trump interference

Lise Klaveness, president of the Norwegian Football Association (NFF), has called on Infantino to face Fifa’s ethics committee

The Independent UK

Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

A class action-style complaint is calling for a full investigation into the workings of the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino

The Guardian - UK

Fifa request to give Gianni Infantino ‘Pope-level’ treatment rejected by Vancouver

The level of security detail proposed by Fifa was level with arrangements for the president of the United States and one above that offered to Canada’s prime minister

The Independent UK

President Trump, Gianni Infantino Face Official Complaint From World Cup Nation

The FIFA Peace Prize awarded to President Trump during last year’s World Cup draw has inspired a fierce backlash.

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World Cup will be ‘bonanza of sportswashing’ under Trump, say human rights groups

Fans have been warned of uncertainty around the US authorities’ approach to protests and policing, while Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation, is set to raise concerns over ‘ICE actions’ with Fifa

The Independent UK

Calls for investigation into Trump’s peace prize as Fifa urged to abolish the award

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Tight security and political tension hang over key Norway v Israel World Cup qualifier

The hosts in Oslo are closing in on qualification but the politics surrounding their visitors’ presence casts a shadow over the football

The Guardian - UK

Norway apply Euros sting as the cowbell tolls on Switzerland’s big night

The opening goal sparked an eruption in the stands for a football country finding its place but hope slipped away

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European Walkout After Late Infantino Delays FIFA Congress

European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.

The Guardian - UK

VAR retained in Norway after grassroots clubs swing vote on technology

Norway will continue to use VAR in its top flight after a vote among clubs across the country’s football system came out in favour of retaining the technology

The Guardian - UK

Grassroots clubs hold key as Norway prepares for historic vote to scrap VAR

‘This is no longer about VAR, but about trust in the federation’ – one club’s general manager frames tense situation

The Independent UK

The country that could be about to scrap VAR

The vote comes after two years of turbulent implementation, sparking debate about the technology's impact

The Independent UK

Why is so much of football’s power in the hands of ‘two random men’?

IN FOCUS: Football’s lack of democracy is under the spotlight after the bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups was left with single candidates. As Miguel Delaney writes, it mirrors the executive president structure at the top of the game

The Independent UK

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

No opposition or alternative to Saudi hosting the event has been offered or encouraged by Fifa

The Independent UK

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

Saudi Arabia have effectively been handed the 2034 tournament by blocking others’ avenues to bidding, appealing or preparing a case

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