AFC chief backs Infantino’s 2027 FIFA bid after proposal dispute
Shaikh Salman pledged AFC leadership’s support for Gianni Infantino, after the confederation’s earlier criticism of a withdrawn FIFA proposal.
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FIFA Faces Pressure Over Unpaid $1 Million Contributions to 2026 World Cup Host Cities
U.S. cities that hosted 2026 World Cup matches are seeking reported $1 million legacy payments from FIFA, as the governing body faces continuing scrutiny over a withdrawn private-investment plan.
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IOC Rejects FairSquare Complaint Against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Citing Jurisdiction
The International Olympic Committee rejected a human-rights group’s complaint concerning FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying the matter fell outside the jurisdiction of its Ethics Commission.
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FIFA Abandons Private-Investment Plan as Gianni Infantino Faces Pressure in Morocco
FIFA abandoned a proposal to sell private-equity stakes tied to World Cup profits on August 1. President Gianni Infantino and senior officials met in Rabat on August 5 as scrutiny intensified.
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UEFA Warns FIFA of Legal Action After World Cup Investment Plan Is Abandoned
UEFA warned FIFA of possible legal action after the governing body abandoned a reported $20 billion World Cup commercialization plan, intensifying pressure on President Gianni Infantino.
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FIFA’s Gianni Infantino abandons private-investment plan after Rabat crisis meeting on Aug. 5, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a proposed semi-private subsidiary for selling World Cup profits to private-equity investors as senior officials and continental confederations challenged his leadership.
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UEFA warns FIFA investor plan could trigger World Cup boycott
UEFA has warned that European national teams could boycott future FIFA World Cups amid opposition to a proposed private-investment arrangement and possible changes to international competitions.