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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

The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football

BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.

August 1, 2026

Infantino's FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires - Reuters

Infantino's FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires Reuters

August 1, 2026

Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino

Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.

August 1, 2026

Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Infantino's Fifa leadership

The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

August 1, 2026

Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

August 1, 2026

FIFA scraps World Cup sell off plans, Infantino says - Reuters

FIFA scraps World Cup sell off plans, Infantino says Reuters

July 31, 2026

Infantino on the brink? Who could replace him if he goes?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

July 31, 2026