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European football's governing body is pursuing criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Switzerland over a shelved plan to transfer World Cup commercial rights to a private entity, seeking testimony and documents from FIFA's US operations.
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Italy's football federation has rescinded its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of his anticipated reelection campaign in March 2025, citing controversial governance proposals and leadership concerns.
The Oceania Football Confederation has endorsed FIFA's review of a contentious private investment scheme, though New Zealand has withdrawn backing for President Gianni Infantino's reelection campaign amid growing international pressure.
New Zealand and France have committed to competing in next month's FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, becoming the first nations to formally confirm participation amid a major governance dispute between FIFA leadership and European football associations.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has defended FIFA's electoral process, insisting that all 211 member associations should determine Gianni Infantino's future at the March 2027 congress in Rabat, rather than pressure him to resign.
FIFPRO Europe's leader argues FIFA requires fundamental governance restructuring rather than focusing on whether President Gianni Infantino should remain, citing loss of trust among confederations.
UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF have jointly accused FIFA of a fundamental breach of trust over its mishandled proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights, demanding independent investigation and better governance.
Jordan's football association has received eight months of overdue prize money for reaching the 2025 Arab Cup final, following public accusations by its president that FIFA used financial assistance as leverage for political backing.
FIFA's public backing for Gianni Infantino masks deeper governance tensions that are unlikely to fade before the 2027 presidential election, with confederations and leagues demanding greater transparency in major strategic decisions.
Two prominent female leaders in European football have become the public face of opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed privatisation scheme, reigniting discussion about whether the sport is ready for female leadership at its highest levels.
Jordan's FA president has publicly accused FIFA chief Gianni Infantino of blackmail, alleging the world soccer body offered to help resolve the kingdom's problems conditional on political support.
UEFA has declared that FIFA's leadership has forfeited the trust of the global football community, praising the withdrawal of plans to privatise World Cup competitions while warning that rebuilding institutional credibility remains an urgent challenge.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has scrapped controversial plans to sell a majority stake in a new US$20 billion World Cup subsidiary to private investors, citing divisive internal disagreements among stakeholders.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has attacked FIFA President Gianni Infantino as unsuitable for his role, citing the governing body's contentious scheme to attract private capital into major competitions.
The Asian Football Confederation has rejected FIFA's plan to privatise World Cup operations, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in opposition. The move signals potential collapse of the scheme and raises questions about Infantino's leadership.
Human rights organization FairSquare has lodged a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging he has violated Olympic Charter provisions on political neutrality, particularly regarding World Cup disciplinary matters.