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Donald Trump: Replacing Infantino a 'terrible mistake'

US President's intervention comes as Infantino faces challenges in his leadership

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U.S. President Donald J. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino applaud to welcome the players during the presentation ceremony after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

South Korea FA apologises as sex scandal deepens crisis

Japan Football Association (JFA) has launched an investigation into allegations

South Korea Football Association apologises as sex scandal deepens crisis

Did suicide bomber target Messi, Ronaldo at World Cup?

The United States co-hosted the tournament alongside Mexico and Canada

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Miami, Florida.

UAE blocks 14,000 stream sites during FIFA World Cup

Instant blocking centre steps up anti-piracy drive with AI-powered enforcement

UAE blocks over 14,000 illegal sports streaming sites during 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA: 'Full support' for Infantino, apologises for plan

Errors were made after the proposal was leaked to media: FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will take part in its World Cup fixtures held in the United States

Fifa president holds emergency talks with directors

Infantino has come under increasing pressure over his handling of the proposal

FILE - FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, talks to UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin during the FIFA 75th Congress at the Conmebol Convention Center in Luque, Paraguay, Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Welsh FA withdraws Infantino re-election support

English FA is also understood to have informed FIFA that it no longer supports Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino previously said US President Donald Trump had told him Iran are "welcome to compete" at this summer's finals, despite the ongoing conflict

How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan imploded

Global backlash forces Infantino to abandon $4.2b World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash

Global backlash forces FIFA to abandon $4.2bn private investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

Infantino is 'wrong man' to lead FIFA: Andy Burnham

British leader slams FIFA stake sale proposal as 'outrageous suggestion'

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham

AFC backs UEFA as FIFA World Cup plan sparks outrage

Confederations say football's biggest tournament should not be opened to private investors

Carlos Cordeiro

CONCACAF members unanimously reject FIFA proposals

Regional body cites lack of due process, transparency in $4.2b FIFA plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

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