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FIFA President Infantino Faces Backlash Over World Cup Plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing significant backlash and a potential boycott from UEFA and FIFPRO over his World Cup sell-off plan, despite an apology. While some confederations like CAF have expressed support, European football bodies maintain their opposition.

6 Aug, 12:41 — 7 Aug, 00:55
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BBCHigh18d ago

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.

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NYTMostly Factual18d ago

FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan

The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project.

By Tariq Panja

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FTVery High18d ago

Uefa doubles down on World Cup boycott in effort to oust Gianni Infantino

Europe’s football governing body reiterates threat despite Fifa ditching plan to sell stake to external investors

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The GuardianMostly Factual18d ago

Uefa maintains that World Cup boycott still stands despite Infantino’s apology

European body says Fifa statement ‘changes nothing’ ‘Conditions not met’ to call off boycott of competitions Uefa has doubled down on its threat to boycott Fifa-run competitions and reiterated its loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency. European football’s governing body said Fifa’s public backing of Infantino on Wednesday night “changes nothing” and explained it had not been provided with certainty that repeats of the past nine days’ crisis will not occur. Last week Uefa’s 55 ...

By Nick Ames and Matt Hughes

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NPRHigh18d ago

European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo

A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.

By Rafael Nam

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times-ukMostly Factual18d ago

Uefa tells Gianni Infantino: Fifa World Cup boycott still stands - The Times

Uefa tells Gianni Infantino: Fifa World Cup boycott still stands  The Times

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual18d ago

UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn

European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.

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cnbcMostly Factual18d ago

Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup

Fox advertising revenue increased 78% during the quarter primarily due to the FIFA Men's World Cup and growth at ad-supported streaming service Tubi.

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globe-and-mailHigh18d ago

UEFA maintains its World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting - The Globe and Mail

UEFA maintains its World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting  The Globe and Mail

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The IndependentMostly Factual18d ago

Gianni Infantino accused of ‘profound abuse of power’ by Fifpro over World Cup sell-off plan

The world players’ union said footballers’ confidence in Fifa had been ‘fundamentally broken’ by Infantino’s conduct

By Jamie Gardner

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forbes18d ago

Infantino's Redemption Plan Backfires: Europe Still Boycotting World Cup As Players’ Union Outraged

Infantino has faced calls to resign and statements of no confidence after he sought to plan part of the World Cup to private investors.

By Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes Staff

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YahooMostly Factual18d ago

Mexico's football federation stands in solidarity with Gianni Infantino

After co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, the Mexico football federation says it stands with Gianni Infantino amid private investment controversy.

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual18d ago

Tubi Hits 110 Million Monthly Users as Fox Streamer Delivers Highest Revenue Quarter Yet (Exclusive)

Tubi's CEO Anjali Sud tells THR that the Fox-owned streamer has no plan to slow down.

By Alex Weprin

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rte-newsMostly Factual18d ago

UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat despite apology

A European threat to boycott the World Cup remains in place despite FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino apologising over the handling of a private investor plan.

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irish-independent18d ago

Uefa’s World Cup boycott remains, as Fifa’s support for Infantino ‘changes nothing’

By Jamie Gardner

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the-journal18d ago

Uefa doubles down on World Cup boycott threat and says Fifa backing Infantino 'changes nothing'

The governing body of football in Europe reiterated that it has lost confidence in the Fifa president.

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Daily SabahMixed18d ago

UEFA says World Cup boycott threat remains despite FIFA U-turn

European football's governing body is retaining its threat to boycott World Cups despite FIFA apologizing for its failed plan to open up its competitions to private investment...

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vanguard-ngMixed18d ago

CAF ‘unanimously’ reconfirms support for FIFA president Infantino

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday "unanimously reconfirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino" after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The post CAF ‘unanimously’ reconfirms support for FIFA president Infantino appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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myjoyonlineMixed18d ago

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

European teams could still boycott competitions, including the World Cup, as Uefa says Fifa's defence of its president, Gianni Infantino, "changes nothing".

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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hollywood-reporter6 Aug, 12:41First to report

Tubi Hits 110 Million Monthly Users as Fox Streamer Delivers Highest Revenue Quarter Yet (Exclusive)

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Al Jazeera6 Aug, 14:40

UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn

irish-independent6 Aug, 14:43

Uefa’s World Cup boycott remains, as Fifa’s support for Infantino ‘changes nothing’

The Guardian6 Aug, 14:45

Uefa maintains that World Cup boycott still stands despite Infantino’s apology

times-uk6 Aug, 14:45

Uefa tells Gianni Infantino: Fifa World Cup boycott still stands - The Times

France 246 Aug, 14:55

🔴 FIFA crisis: UEFA maintains its boycott of World Cups

cnbc6 Aug, 15:13

Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup

der-standard6 Aug, 15:30

Uefa hält an Fifa-Boykott fest: "Bedingungen sind nicht erfüllt"

newsbeast6 Aug, 15:58

Επιμένει η UEFA: Ο Ινφαντίνο έχει χάσει την εμπιστοσύνη μας

BBC6 Aug, 16:11

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

the-journal6 Aug, 16:19

Uefa doubles down on World Cup boycott threat and says Fifa backing Infantino 'changes nothing'

FT6 Aug, 16:19

Uefa doubles down on World Cup boycott in effort to oust Gianni Infantino

le-figaro6 Aug, 16:31

Le paradoxe Infantino : pourquoi le président qui a enrichi la FIFA traverse sa plus grave crise politique

tagesschau6 Aug, 16:54

Strategiepapier zeigt Infantinos Zukunftsvision für die FIFA

NPR6 Aug, 17:11

European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo

n1-bih6 Aug, 17:18

Izvinjenje s elementima prijetnje i „gomila slabića“ u UEFA-i

AP6 Aug, 17:34

UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting - AP News

Daily Sabah6 Aug, 17:40

UEFA says World Cup boycott threat remains despite FIFA U-turn

globe-and-mail6 Aug, 17:55

UEFA maintains its World Cup boycott threat after Gianni Infantino’s crisis meeting - The Globe and Mail

hvg6 Aug, 18:31

Hiába hátrált meg Infantino, az UEFA továbbra is bojkottal fenyeget

publico6 Aug, 18:38

FPF diz apoiar a UEFA na oposição à privatização dos Mundiais

NYT6 Aug, 19:07

FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan

observador6 Aug, 19:08

FPF rejeitou proposta da FIFA para comercializar Mundiais

rte-news6 Aug, 19:21

UEFA maintains World Cup boycott threat despite apology

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vanguard-ng6 Aug, 20:37

CAF ‘unanimously’ reconfirms support for FIFA president Infantino

channel-news-asia6 Aug, 20:44

Infantino finds a friend in Africa as CAF backs FIFA president

forbes6 Aug, 20:49

Infantino's Redemption Plan Backfires: Europe Still Boycotting World Cup As Players’ Union Outraged

The Independent6 Aug, 21:11

Gianni Infantino accused of ‘profound abuse of power’ by Fifpro over World Cup sell-off plan

2h later
berlingske6 Aug, 23:35

Medie: Fifa-top blev presset til hastemøde om udskældt salgsplan

myjoyonline6 Aug, 23:44

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

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Yahoo7 Aug, 00:55Latest update

Mexico's football federation stands in solidarity with Gianni Infantino