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Italy's football federation has withdrawn backing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reelection campaign, citing governance concerns. The move reflects escalating pressure over his controversial World Cup commercialisation proposal.
Negeri Sembilan's state leader Datuk Ismail Lasim has assumed the chairmanship of the Negeri Sembilan Football Club, succeeding Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. The appointment leverages Ismail's extensive football background in the state.
African football's governing body backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with CAF president Patrice Motsepe calling for the organisation's 211 members to decide his re-election through democratic process rather than political pressure.
Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling him an outstanding leader, as European and Asian football confederations intensify pressure over a controversial commercial rights deal.
FIFA has issued a forceful defence of Gianni Infantino's presidency, rejecting what it characterises as a coordinated campaign to undermine the organisation ahead of his fourth-term election bid. The statement signals deepening internal divisions within world football's governing body.
FIFA has issued a forceful defence of President Gianni Infantino, warning against what it describes as coordinated attempts to undermine his leadership. The statement comes as the governing body grapples with fallout from a collapsed proposal to monetise World Cup rights.
South Korea's football association has apologised for allegations that it funded sexual entertainment for visiting referees over a decade ago, as the sport faces mounting scrutiny over governance and integrity.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election prospects have darkened after Serbia, Sweden and Wales withdrew support over a failed private equity World Cup stake proposal. Five potential successors are now circulating among football's governing bodies.
The Football Association of Wales has rescinded its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election following his abandoned plan to privatize World Cup stakes, joining growing international criticism of his leadership.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned a contentious plan to sell stakes in World Cup tournaments to private investors after a three-day crisis that saw UEFA threaten a boycott and key allies abandon him.
UEFA and its 55 member nations have voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in protest against the governing body's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors, citing transparency and governance failures.
Australia's players union has joined international criticism of FIFA's proposal to invite private investors into the World Cup, arguing the governing body is pressuring member associations to accept a deal that excludes players and fans from meaningful consultation.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been formally charged by England's Football Association for his role in the 'spygate scandal', which involved unauthorised filming of rival training sessions and led to the club's expulsion from Championship playoffs.
Kelantan Red Warriors FC has suspended new player recruitment while resolving administrative issues ahead of their Super League promotion. Coach Irfan Bakti says the club must address technical matters first.