‘Africa should be cautious’ – Gayton McKenzie defends FIFA president Infantino amid criticism
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has urged African football stakeholders to be cautious about joining...
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Gianni Infantino denies claims he sought political backing over 2030 World Cup final
FIFA has rejected reports alleging that its president, Gianni Infantino, attempted to use the hosting rights for the 2030 FIFA...
FIFA power struggle: Infantino reportedly seeks Morocco backing with World Cup final promise
Morocco has reportedly been offered the chance to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in Casablanca as part of...
African football leaders rally behind Infantino amid FIFA power struggle
African football leaders have moved to shore up Gianni Infantino’s position after the FIFA president abandoned a controversial $4.2 billion...
Infantino gets backing from leading African football administrators
Leading African football administrators have sent messages of support to embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he looks to the...
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative,...
Egypt FA expresses confidence in Gianni Infantino following FIFA Forward Enterprise withdrawal
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative...
Morocco FA backs Infantino’s withdrawal of FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s decision to withdraw the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise...
FIFA abandons Forward Enterprise project after opposition from member associations
FIFA has officially withdrawn its proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise project after admitting the initiative had become too divisive among its...
FIFA chief backs Morocco to stage ‘most beautiful’ World Cup in history
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence that Morocco will play a leading role in delivering “the most beautiful World...
AFC joins UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing Gianni Infantino’s World Cup rights proposal
Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal involving the FIFA World Cup has suffered another setback after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) joined...
Infantino’s FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal could earn each MA $20m – Amaju Pinnick
Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competition Committee, Amaju Pinnick, has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni...
Infantino hits back at World Cup 2026 critics as FIFA chief defends ‘historic’ tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has delivered a robust defence of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting the expanded tournament united...
FairSquare calls for IOC probe into Infantino over Balogun World Cup case
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been asked to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his alleged involvement in the...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has lavished praise on United States President Donald Trump for his contribution to the organisation of...
Somali Football Federation (SFF) President and CECAFA Vice President Ali Abdi Mohamed has held talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino...
FIFA President Infantino commends Wallace Karia’s leadership in Tanzania football development
Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) President Wallace Karia has held discussions with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as global football’s governing body...
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino applauds Morocco’s outstanding 2026 World Cup display
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to the Moroccan national team following their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World...
Several European lawmakers are seeking support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament into FIFA president Gianni Infantino over...
Former Ghana coach Claude Le Roy has launched a fierce criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of putting...