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Premier League officials express deep concern that FIFA's controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card after political pressure could undermine trust in football's officiating and disciplinary systems, with implications for the upcoming domestic season.
FIFA has issued a forceful defense of Gianni Infantino's presidency, rejecting attempts to challenge his authority outside established procedures as he prepares for a fourth term.
FIFA has issued a strong statement defending President Gianni Infantino against what it describes as a coordinated campaign to undermine his leadership, as tensions mount over a failed $4.2 billion fundraising plan.
Mexico and Argentina have publicly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite mounting pressure from other continental confederations over a controversial World Cup commercial rights proposal that was subsequently abandoned.
South Korean police raided the Korea Football Association offices Thursday investigating the appointment of coach Hong Myung-bo, who took charge in 2024 after the KFA abandoned a lengthy international recruitment process.
FIFA circulated pre-written letters endorsing President Gianni Infantino's record to football associations worldwide before his re-election campaign, though the move faced criticism amid broader governance concerns.
Leading African football administrators have publicly endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he fights to retain his position, even as football confederations in Asia, Europe and the Americas withdraw their backing over his scrapped World Cup revenue scheme.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election prospects have deteriorated sharply after national federations rejected his private equity proposal for the World Cup. Five potential challengers are now emerging for the 2027-2031 term, with the vote scheduled for March 18 in Morocco.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces his biggest crisis yet following the failed private equity proposal, but his political survival may hinge on backing from small and emerging nations that depend on his financial patronage rather than Europe's football powerhouses.
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election campaign, citing governance failures and a botched attempt to privatise World Cup stakes. Multiple football bodies are now calling for his removal.
UEFA has formally warned FIFA President Gianni Infantino of possible legal proceedings over a shelved plan to sell commercial rights to private investors, demanding preservation of all related documents.
FIFA holds formal authority over world football through its 211 member associations, but UEFA's control of lucrative European competitions gives it outsized influence over the sport's direction and commercial strategy.
FIFA aims to raise US$4.2 billion this year through a new commercial entity offering minority stakes to private investors, promising increased development funding for its 211 member federations while retaining full control over football governance.