FIFA seeks private investment exceeding £7.5bn for World Cup and competitions, sparking widespread criticism from Uefa, Concacaf, and the FA, with potential for a World Cup boycott.
UEFA criticizes FIFA's plan to create a $29 billion company, FIFA Forward Enterprise, to run World Cup with private investors, including the Kushner family, stating football's soul and governance are not assets to trade.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to critics with a 15-slide Instagram post, defending FIFA against 'hate and false rumours', citing the 2026 World Cup's success despite controversies, including a reversed ban after a call from Trump and visa issues for Iran and a Somali referee.
Der US-Kongress untersucht die Beziehungen zwischen Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino und US-Präsident Donald Trump. Demokratischer Abgeordneter Jamie Raskin fordert bis zum 9. August Informationen über Kontakte zur US-Regierung und eine Befragung Infantinos.
FIFA's plan to sell World Cup chunks to private investors sparks outrage; Uefa must decide by 19 September, with potential seismic implications for football's governance and future.
FIFA Başkanı Gianni Infantino, Dünya Kupası hisselerini özel yatırımcılara satma planı ortaya çıkarken, UEFA bu durumu futbolun ruhuna ve yönetimine karşı 'yıkıcı' olarak değerlendirdi.
Gianni Infantino publica un comunicado en Instagram defendiendo la organización del Mundial 2026, lamentando la ausencia de emoción en críticos y destacando la seguridad y unidad en el torneo.
Fifa has proposed Fifa Forward Enterprise, a new body that would centralize commercial rights and allow minority private investment. The plan could bring extra funding to member associations but raises questions about control and influence.
US-Präsident Donald Trump soll laut einer Quelle aus seinem Umfeld den FIFA-Präsidenten Gianni Infantino als Kandidaten für das Amt des UN-Generalsekretärs vorgeschlagen haben, was als einer seiner wirrsten Vorschläge in der WM-Zeit gilt.
The IOC Ethics Commission rejected a complaint by FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing the issue fell outside its jurisdiction as it pertained to FIFA's governance and sport rules, not IOC's Code of Ethics.
Der Artikel kritisiert FIFA-Präsident Gianni Infantino scharf, da er Fußballregeln Geld und Macht unterordnet. Trotz offensichtlicher Mängel genießt er die Unterstützung der Verbände und wird voraussichtlich im März wiedergewählt. Das eigentliche Problem sei das System der FIFA, das die Verknüpfung von Geld und Macht nicht löst und Reformen von innen heraus erschwert.
Die Ethikkommission des Internationalen Olympischen Komitees (IOC) hat eine Beschwerde der Menschenrechtsorganisation FairSquare gegen Fifa-Präsident Gianni Infantino wegen angeblicher Verstöße gegen die politische Neutralität zurückgewiesen, da sie nicht in ihren Zuständigkeitsbereich falle.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not investigate Fifa president Gianni Infantino regarding a FairSquare complaint about his political neutrality, stating the matter is outside its ethics commission's scope. This follows US President Donald Trump's intervention to suspend a red card for US striker Folarin Balogun.
Donald Trump schlägt angeblich FIFA-Präsident Gianni Infantino als Nachfolger des scheidenden UN-Generalsekretärs António Guterres vor. Quellen zufolge glaubt Trump, Infantino sei weltweit respektiert und könne Menschen zusammenbringen, was auch mit der Ausrichtung der WM in den USA zusammenhängen könnte.
The Norway soccer federation plans to file a formal complaint to Fifa ethics investigators regarding Donald Trump's alleged intervention to clear Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup, citing external influence on the ruling.
La federcalcio norvegese, tramite la presidente Lise Klaveness, presenterà un reclamo formale alla FIFA per l'annullamento della squalifica di Folarin Balogun, avvenuto dopo l'intervento di Donald Trump presso Gianni Infantino. La NFF chiede chiarezza e accusa la FIFA di voler insabbiare la vicenda.
The first 48-team men's World Cup in North America, won by Spain, showed mixed results. It boosted global diversity with new participants like Cape Verde but also revealed a wider class gap and a flawed third-place system. FIFA hints at further expansion to 64 teams.
El presidente de EE. UU., Donald Trump, busca impulsar al presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, como próximo secretario general de la ONU, citando su respeto internacional y capacidad de unión. La relación entre ambos se estrechó durante el Mundial 2026, generando controversias previas.
The article argues that Fifa’s 48-team World Cup expanded opportunity and global reach, but also increased competitive imbalance and exposed flaws in the knockout setup. It says further growth to 64 teams would intensify logistical and sporting problems.
Donald Trump shared an edited World Cup final video on Truth Social, omitting an awkward moment after Spain's trophy presentation. This follows his controversial call to FIFA over a US player's red card and criticism of Spain's NATO spending and trade.
US President Donald Trump reportedly supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the next UN Secretary General. This comes amidst their controversial relationship, including Trump's alleged intervention in a World Cup player ban, drawing criticism from various groups.
ABD Başkanı Donald Trump'ın FIFA Başkanı Gianni Infantino'yu Birleşmiş Milletler'in bir sonraki genel sekreteri olarak görmek istediği belirtiliyor. New York Post'a göre Trump, Infantino'nun uluslararası saygınlığına ve insanları bir araya getirme yeteneğine inanıyor. Mevcut BM Genel Sekreteri António Guterres'in görev süresi dolarken, Infantino'nun adaylığı için Güvenlik Konseyi onayı ve Genel Kurul tasdiki gerekiyor.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly proposes FIFA President Gianni Infantino to succeed Antonio Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General, citing Infantino's global respect and ability to unite people. Infantino, who currently earns $6 million at FIFA, would face a significant pay cut and competition from other candidates, while also needing UN Security Council and General Assembly endorsement.
