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FIFA Slams Undermining Allegations as Infantino Leadership War Escalates

FIFA Slams Undermining Allegations as Infantino Leadership War Escalates
FIFA warns of ‘concerted and ongoing effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino · indianexpress.com

FIFA is the big organization that runs soccer all over the world.

Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA.

Some people in the soccer world are unhappy with him.

FIFA says there is a "concerted and ongoing effort" to weaken Infantino's leadership.

FIFA says anyone who disagrees must follow the organization's fair rules.

The warning came after a big money plan did not work.

Infantino wanted to raise about $4.2 billion by selling part of the rights to the World Cup and other tournaments.

All 55 European soccer nations said they would refuse to play in FIFA competitions, including the Women's World Cup in Brazil, unless the plan was dropped.

Infantino's senior advisor, Carlos Cordeiro, quit in protest and said the plan was "mortgaging football's future."

So now there is a big argument about whether Infantino should keep leading FIFA.

Key facts

Organization
FIFA
President
Gianni Infantino
Warning issued
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Allegation
"Concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine Infantino's leadership
Failed funding plan
Approximately $4.2 billion
Plan details
Sale of a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments
UEFA response
All 55 nations vowed to boycott all FIFA competitions unless the plan was abandoned
Senior advisor
Carlos Cordeiro resigned in protest

Quotes

Carlos Cordeiro

Senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino

“"mortgaging football’s future without any compelling justification."”
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