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Fifpro demands review into Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan:Fifpro supports Uefa's demand for an independent review of FIFA's governance after backlash over a controversial World Cup investment plan, citing lost confidence in President Gianni Infantino.

FIFA boss Infantino to stand for re-election despite failed coup and calls to leave:FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms he will seek re-election in 2027 despite backlash over World Cup stake sale plans and pressure from UEFA to resign.

Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino:FIFA accuses UEFA of a 'smear campaign' amid escalating legal disputes over a scrapped World Cup commercial plan, with UEFA preparing criminal claims against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

FIFA accuses UEFA of launching 'smear campaign' against Gianni Infantino:FIFA accuses UEFA of a 'smear campaign' against Gianni Infantino in a legal battle over a failed $20bn World Cup investment plan. UEFA seeks evidence for potential criminal proceedings in Switzerland.

Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan:Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he regrets joining FIFA's scrapped $4.2bn World Cup stake sale plan, citing a failure to appreciate football's political dynamics. He defended the proposal's intent to distribute capital more equally among member associations.

UEFA preparing criminal proceedings against FIFA president Infantino:UEFA is preparing criminal charges in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for alleged mismanagement, escalating a power struggle over FIFA's commercial dealings.

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Infantino:UEFA is preparing criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the secretive plan to sell World Cup shares to private investors, alleging mismanagement.

Uefa consider opening criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan:Uefa is preparing Swiss criminal charges against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for 'criminal mismanagement' over a failed $4.2bn plan to sell World Cup stakes. The plan, concealed from key stakeholders, collapsed after Uefa threatened a boycott.

UEFA to drop World Cup boycott after FIFA promise over Gianni Infantino plan:UEFA has suspended its boycott threat after FIFA provided assurances it won't sell World Cup stakes. The European body's 55 members had demanded the proposal's withdrawal.

The UEFA lifts the boycott of FIFA competitions, but goes all in for Gianni Infantino's departure:UEFA lifts its boycott of FIFA competitions after securing a guarantee that the World Cup will not be sold to private investors. European national teams can now resume normal international play.

Total rift in FIFA: The South American legends who shield Infantino and defy Europe:Roberto Carlos, Cafú, Zanetti, and other South American football legends issued a joint statement supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid intense criticism from European governing bodies.

Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat:UEFA may lift its boycott threat on FIFA competitions after Gianni Infantino apologized for governance proposals. The Under-20 Women's World Cup could proceed, but UEFA continues pushing for leadership changes.

FIFA legends turn on Gianni Infantino: Football greats tell president 'enough is enough' in bombshell joint-statement - hours after Cristiano Ronaldo's awkward encounter with under-fire boss:Current and former footballers, including Mikael Silvestre and Lucy Bronze, demand FIFA president Gianni Infantino resign, citing a drift from football's values and lack of consultation.

Gianni Infantino told ‘enough is enough’ as players accuse Fifa president of being blinded by power:High-profile players including Lucy Bronze and Mikael Silvestre call for FIFA leadership change, citing a drift from core values. Pressure mounts on President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over World Cup funding proposals.

FIFA legends say 'enough is enough' as they tear into Infantino with bombshell statement:Football legends including Pires and Veron blast FIFA President Gianni Infantino, claiming the sport has lost its core values under his leadership and calling for structural change.