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PoliticsTo be verifiedUpdated 01 Aug 2026, 12:03 UTC

UEFA withdraws support for Infantino as potential FIFA challengers emerge

#GianniInfantino#FIFA#WorldCupFinance#UEFA#NasserAlKhelaifi#VictorMontagliani#SheikhSalman#AleksanderCeferin
  • UEFA said it had lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the proposed private-investment vehicle was withdrawn.
  • Carlos Cordeiro resigned as Infantino’s senior adviser over the plan, while FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour made allegations that Infantino deceived employees.
  • The proposal encountered opposition from UEFA’s 55 associations, CONCACAF’s 41 members and the Asian football confederation; UEFA also threatened a boycott of FIFA events.
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SportsTo be verifiedUpdated 30 Jul 2026, 13:17 UTC

FIFA begins consultation on proposed investor-backed commercial subsidiary

#FIFA#WorldCup#FootballFinance#GianniInfantino#UEFA#CONCACAF#AFC
  • The proposed company would separate FIFA’s commercial and event operations while FIFA retained majority control; FIFA says it could generate more than $10 billion for development.
  • UEFA has called an emergency meeting of its 55 associations, while Asian and North American confederations have also raised concerns.
  • FIFA’s 211 member associations must decide by September 19 whether to support the proposal, which also requires FIFA Council approval.