Gianni Infantino

Infantino re-election bid: Look at numbers, dates for path to staying FIFA chief

September 08, 2026 4:27 pm

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in the eye of the storm for his failed plan to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors, will be standing for re-election, seeking his fourth term.

World Cup sell-off: UEFA to file criminal complaint against Infantino

August 27, 2026 11:39 pm

"UEFA and its counsel are contemplating a Swiss criminal proceeding against Infantino and possibly other FIFA officials for criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code," UEFA's lawyers state in a 56-page document.

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says he is not running for FIFA President

August 24, 2026 5:19 pm

Gianni Infantino thus far remains the only candidate in the election, scheduled to be held in March next year, and Ceferin says that there will be a candidate running against him.

Infantino foul play, FIFA own goal

August 12, 2026 1:35 pm

One of the richest governing bodies overseeing the world’s most popular sport must be administered with transparency and accountability

Trump says ousting Infantino as FIFA president would be 'terrible mistake'

August 11, 2026 3:19 pm

Days after reports surfaced of Gianni Infantino pleading US President Donald Trump to support him amid an open revolt against him following his doomed World Cup sale bid, the latter has come out in support of the FIFA president.

Infantino rebuked: Read UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC’s scathing reply to FIFA president

August 10, 2026 5:08 pm

The letter comes after FIFA released a statement where they said that a concerted effort was being mounted to challenge the malign Infantino and the governing body.

'No way back for Infantino': Norway FA demands FIFA president's resignation

August 07, 2026 9:39 pm

The announcement is the latest blow for Infantino as the fallout continues over his controversial plan to sell profits in the World Cup through a commercial subsidiary called the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

UEFA says lost confidence in Infantino's presidency, maintains boycott threat

August 06, 2026 8:29 pm

On Wednesday, Infantino received a significant show of support from senior officials during a crisis meeting in Morocco, despite mounting pressure over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.

FIFA admits 'mistakes were made' but senior officials rally behind Infantino

August 06, 2026 1:17 pm

The world governing body acknowledged that "mistakes were made" in the handling of the controversial proposal and promised to ensure such errors are not repeated.

'He has lied, deceived': Figo slams FIFA president Infantino, calls for sack

August 05, 2026 6:59 pm

In his column, Figo had even called Infantino's plan as the “lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour I have ever witnessed.”

Gianni Infantino Becomes Fifa's New President: What His Appointment Means

February 27, 2016 3:26 pm