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Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head

Football Australia has joined a growing chorus placing pressure on the Fifa president by calling for ‘clear and credible action’ in response to the crisis engulfing world football

The Guardian - AU

Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions

Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf will push for Gianni Infantino to resign after writing an open letter calling for ‘leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it’

The Guardian - UK

Uefa leads talks over new competitions after World Cup boycott threat over Gianni Infantino ‘deception’

Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation have accused Fifa president Gianni Infantino of ‘deception’ and called for him to resign

The Independent UK

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Infantino under growing pressure after FIFA scraps World Cup investor proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino's plans fell apart after UEFA's 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed…

France 24

Fifa president Infantino abandons $20 billion World Cup plan after global backlash

Fifa president Gianni Infantino abandoned his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity. This decision followed significant pushback from football organizations across the globe. UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation all voiced strong opposition to the proposal. Infantino stated the project created divisions no longer serving its…

The Economic Times

FIFA Forward Enterprise Abandoned: Infantino Withdraws $20 Billion Proposal After Widespread Football Backlash

Gianni Infantino has withdrawn FIFA's $20 billion FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal less than 72 hours after its announcement, following opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, the AFC and other football stakeholders.

International Business Times

Football Australia and AFC welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan

FA chair Anter Isaac has said some principles of football ‘should never change’ after Fifa withdrew its proposal in the wake of significant backlash

The Guardian - AU

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AFC joins critics of FIFA private investment plan

UEFA members will not take part in any FIFA competition until the controversial private investment plan is dropped, while the AFC have joined the criticism.

AAP

Does Uefa have support to block Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off? What we know

Uefa has received support from Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation following it’s decision to boycott the World Cup

The Independent UK

Football Australia and Fifa’s controversial World Cup sell-off plans – explained

FA is yet to formalise a position after being advised by the Asian Football Confederation to await further details

The Guardian - AU

Fifa ‘undermining the very foundations of football’, says AFC as Uefa talks loom

The AFC has accused Fifa of undermining the foundations of football by failing to consult confederations over its plan to sell off World Cup stakes

The Guardian - UK

Infantino defends FIFA investment plan amid mounting backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European officials intensified.

France 24

Official Statement Adds Another Twist to Iran’s 2026 World Cup Participation

The attempts at more clarity from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have only led to further confusion.

Sports Illustrated

Iran's World Cup place in U.S. put in doubt by Middle East conflict. FIFA has Iraq next in line

Iran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months’ time has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by tournament co-host the United States

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The Guardian - AU

Human rights issues swirl around the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored

There is a glaring contrast between the Asian Football Confederation’s corporate dream and the structural realities of the tournament in Australia

The Independent UK

Proposed Serie A match in Australia cancelled amid financial concerns

AC Milan had been due to face Como in Perth in February

AAP

Show us the money: global union's call for Asian Cup

Just over six months out from the Matildas' Women's Asian Cup campaign, the global players' union has called for equal prize money to the men's tournament.

The Conversation

FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

Last week, FIFA officially awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup.

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Dust Off Your Tillies Jersey ‘Cos Australia Will Be Hosting The AFC Women’s Asian Cup In 2026

Someone contact Nikki Webster to be the opening act!!!

International Business Times

N. Korea V Japan World Cup Qualifier Off Over 'Unforeseen Circumstances'

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.

International Business Times

North Korea V Japan World Cup Qualifier To Take Place At Neutral Venue

North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia set to host Fifa World Cup 2034 after Australia opts against bid

Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men's tournament

The National (Scotland)

Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host

Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament.

The Conversation

Hamas-Israel conflict: Algeria offers to host Palestine's football matches – the bigger history

Palestine was about to embark on its 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign when the latest round of Hamas-Israeli conflict broke out, making Palestine’s national football stadium in the Israeli-occupied West Bank potentially unsafe for matches. As a result, the Asian Football Confederation asked the football-loving nation to stage…

AAP

Aussies nominated for top Asian soccer awards

A host of Australians are in line to take out top honours at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Qatar.

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