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'He has to go': German FA vice-president calls for Infantino's resignation
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Gianni Infantino must leave the FIFA presidency "no ifs or buts", according to Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of the vice-presidents of the German Football Association (DFB), as he spoke at a festival dedicated to artificial intelligence in Berlin on Thursday evening.
Popovic makes ten changes to Socceroos squad for Brazil friendlies
Flashscore · 3 weeks ago
Tony Popovic has named seven uncapped players in a 26-man squad for Australia's two historic friendlies against Brazil in Queensland, whilst three injuries have forced him to make additional changes.
FIFA vice-president demands release of World Cup sell-off and Balogun files
Paul Winters · 3 weeks ago
Debie Hewitt, chairwoman of the English FA and vice-president of FIFA, has demanded that FIFA President Gianni Infantino release all files related to the World Cup sell-off plans and the controversy around USA striker Folarin Balogun, English media report.
Vice-president says UEFA 'united and concerted' in effort to replace Infantino
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
UEFA remains on course to find a credible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and has not allowed its campaign for change to dissolve into wishful thinking, vice-president Laura McAllister said on Wednesday.
German FA president calls for 'end of Infantino system' as UEFA push for reform
SID/Flashscore · 3 weeks ago
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf has distanced himself from FIFA boss Gianni Infantino more clearly than ever before and wants to bring down his "system", he told German media.
FIFA to present failed FFE proposal to FIFA Council following criticism
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
FIFA said on Thursday that a review of the withdrawn FFE proposal would be presented to the world soccer body's Council, after criticism from Denmark's football chief Jesper Moller over a lack of answers regarding the abandoned project.
Mamelodi Sundowns: How African clubs have fared in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Nick Said · 3 weeks ago
Mamelodi Sundowns will represent Africa in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup this year as they prepare to host Asian champions Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia in the second round in Pretoria on Saturday.
Pressure on FIFA mounts as Greek FA, German icon Bierhoff back push for reform
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
Greek Football Association president Makis Gagatsis and former Germany national team director Oliver Bierhoff on Tuesday backed UEFA's push for change in FIFA's leadership, underscoring a united European front in opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
FIFPRO Europe demands further FIFA reform after Infantino's failed investment proposal
Reuters · 3 weeks ago
European soccer players' union FIFPRO Europe demanded reforms to FIFA's decision-making structures on Monday, arguing that the world body's now-abandoned investment proposal exposed dangerous flaws in how global football is governed.
Nations FC knocked out of CAF Confederation Cup by FC Diarra
Owuraku Ampofo · 3 weeks ago
Nations FC have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after drawing 1-1 with FC Diarra in the second leg of their preliminary-round tie at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Danish FA chair blasts FIFA: 'Impossible to get questions answered'
Svend Bertil Fra · 4 weeks ago
Chairman of the Danish FA, Jesper Moller, has tried in vain to get answers from FIFA to several critical questions.
Morocco prime minister hits out at federation over 2030 World Cup final claim
Reuters · one month ago
Morocco's prime minister hit out at his country's top soccer official after the federation president boldly declared that the 2030 World Cup final will be played in Casablanca, despite FIFA not having made that decision yet.
French football federation withdraws Infantino support, joins European revolt
AFP, Paul Winter · one month ago
France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.
Moroccan Federation President says 2030 World Cup final to be held in Casablanca
Reuters · one month ago
The 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation was reported as saying by Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday.
Belgium withholding support for Infantino until FIFA explain Balogun decision
Reuters · one month ago
Belgium will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president unless it receives satisfactory answers over the handling of the Folarin Balogun red-card case at the World Cup and other governance concerns, the country's football federation (RBFA) said on Monday.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms re-election bid for 2027 race
Paul Winters · one month ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that he will run for re-election in 2027, despite the recent backlash and dropping support.
Under-fire FIFA president to attend Under-20 Women's World Cup opener in Katowice
Reuters · one month ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will attend the opening match of the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Katowice on Saturday, the first tournament organised by world soccer's ruling body since his abandoned proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Bafana Bafana secure third match in next FIFA window against African giants
Nick Said · one month ago
South Africa have lined up a friendly international against Egypt in Cairo on October 4, an old foe against whom they have enjoyed good success in the past.
Nordic FAs aim write European Union to seek intervention in FIFA governance crsis
Reuters · one month ago
The football associations of Finland, Sweden and Denmark have written to European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef seeking a meeting over concerns about governance at FIFA, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.
Dutch FA calls for Infantino exit & complete FIFA reform, offers to host global summit
Reuters · one month ago
The Dutch football association (KNVB) said it wants to host an international summit in Amsterdam to completely overhaul FIFA, calling for President Gianni Infantino to be replaced by 2027 as part of sweeping reforms to world football's governing body.
