FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football
Support crucial from 47-nation AFC’s president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.
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Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country’s football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
FIFA rebukes Morocco’s claim it will host 2030 World Cup final
Morocco to co-host 2030 tournament with Spain and Portugal, but FIFA denies final will be in North Africa.
Balogun red card U-turn prompts Belgium to withdraw support for Infantino
Belgian football association says it will not back Infantino’s bid for re-election, citing the World Cup controversy.
FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ over Infantino, World Cup plan
UEFA seeks US testimony, documents for possible lawsuit; FIFA asks US court to defer or let it oppose UEFA’s request.
Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future
Leandro Paredes’s 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.
UEFA set to end FIFA boycott threat over Infantino’s $20bn investor plan
UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup investor plan.
CONCACAF asks Infantino to skip youth event amid FIFA governance crisis
The pressure on Gianni Infantino has led CONCACAF to reportedly ask the FIFA president to skip upcoming tournament.
Argentina’s Paredes gets 10-game ban for World Cup final scuffle with Spain
Leandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.
Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City
Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.
FIFA COO Lamour exits after criticism of Infantino’s World Cup plan
Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino’s proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been ‘deceived’ over plan.
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