Football powers demand FIFA boss quits but key ally emerges in surprise twist to power struggle
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing significant pressure from major football governing bodies, including UEFA and CONCACAF, to resign following a failed proposal to introduce private investment into the World Cup. Despite withdrawing the plan, Infantino faces a crisis of confidence from key stakeholders.
FOOTBALL Football powers demand FIFA boss quits but key ally emerges in surprise twist to power struggle Pressure grows on Infantino and FIFA | 00:52 AFP and Dane Heverin from Afp August 2nd, 2026 9:01 am FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup .
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