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Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president?

Little more than two months since news broke of Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, the chances appear slim that Gianni Infantino might be removed as president.

October 9, 2026

African football leaders rally behind Infantino for FIFA reelection - Reuters

African football leaders rally behind Infantino for FIFA reelection Reuters

October 8, 2026

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign'

Uefa's suggestions that Fifa president Gianni Infantino "violated any law or ethical principle are categorically without merit" says world football's governing body.

September 29, 2026

Infantino makes bigger cash pledge to Fifa members

Fifa president Gianni Infantino indicates more money could be distributed to the governing body's members from its cash reserves.

September 28, 2026

Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform - Reuters

Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform Reuters

September 21, 2026

Infantino says he is open to talks over Fifa reform

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has proposed an external review of how world football's governing body operates. shifting tone as he seeks support to stay on.

September 21, 2026

Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.

September 6, 2026

UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents in planned Swiss case against Infantino - Reuters

UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents in planned Swiss case against Infantino Reuters

August 27, 2026

Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino

The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.

August 25, 2026

Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

August 24, 2026

Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive

Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.

August 18, 2026

Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

August 18, 2026

Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

August 17, 2026

Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino

The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive Ian Maxwell has told BBC Sport.

August 17, 2026

New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support

New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

August 14, 2026

Women's football shouldn't be penalised by Uefa boycott - Nandy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says women's footballers should not be "penalised" by a potential boycott of next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup.

August 11, 2026

Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'

Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation.

August 7, 2026

Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president

Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.

August 7, 2026

Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

August 6, 2026

Infantino calls executive meeting as criticism mounts

Gianni Infantino summons senior leaders to a meeting on Wednesday, after facing more fierce criticism of his plan to sell off Fifa's commercial and event operations.

August 4, 2026