FIFA has supported President Gianni Infantino and accused its opponents of attempting to weaken the organization and its leadership following mounting criticism. The Federation responded after a controversial plan to open commercial activities of the World Championship to private investors collapsed, and following new allegations about Infantino's time at UEFA. idnes.cz ↗
The plan was intended to concern commercial rights associated with the championship in the USA, Canada and Mexico. According to previous reports, it was the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, a minority stake of approximately 20 to 30 percent and valued at around 20 billion dollars. FIFA apologized for the mistakes in the initiative, but the leadership simultaneously declared support for Infantino. irozhlas.cz ↗
New articles brought further pressure. UEFA confirmed that during Infantino's tenure as general secretary, it paid a former employee a six-figure severance and also covered her tuition. British media claim that the woman had a close relationship with Infantino. Infantino has denied these allegations and FIFA labeled part of the information as inaccurate or misleading. ta3.com ↗
Calls for his resignation have also expanded in Germany, where Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer and Berlin Football Association President Bernd Schultz demanded the FIFA chief's departure. However, Infantino secured support from several South American football associations during his visit to Colombia. Further developments will depend on whether the criticism leads to formal opposition before the March FIFA presidential election. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗
FIFA Defends Infantino and Speaks of Campaign to Weaken Him
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Jihoameričané básní o Infantinovi: Jeho skvělou práci nelze ignorovat!
idnes.cz
| 10:08 08.08.
FIFA přešla do protiútoku: Kritici se nás úmyslně snaží oslabit, šíří dezinformace. Za Infantinem stojíme
irozhlas.cz
| 12:23 09.08.
Dezinformace! FIFA obvinila kritiky a postavila se za Infantina
idnes.cz
| 11:46 09.08.
FIFA complain of a campaign to 'undermine' Infantino
RTE News
| 23:58 08.08.
Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
BBC News
| 23:47 08.08.
Další skandál mocného Infantina. Údajná milenka měla dostat peníze od UEFA
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 12:34 08.08.
Fußball: BFV-Präsident Schultz fordert Rücktritt von Infantino
Tagesspiegel
| 12:03 08.08.
Fußball: BFV-Präsident Schultz fordert Rücktritt von Infantino
Die Zeit
| 12:02 08.08.
DFB soll „aktiven Widerstand“ leisten: Kulturstaatsminister Weimer fordert Rücktritt von Infantino
Tagesspiegel
| 11:21 08.08.
Fifa-Präsident Infantino: Kulturstaatsminister Weimer fordert Rücktritt von Gianni Infantino
Die Zeit
| 11:09 08.08.
Rückendeckung für FIFA-Präsident: Südamerikas Fußball-Boss preist "großartige Arbeit" Infantinos
n-tv
| 09:08 08.08.
Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'
BBC News
| 00:50 08.08.
Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
BBC World
| 22:12 07.08.
"Fußball ist Einheit": Nach Rücktrittsforderungen besucht Infantino ultrarechten Präsidenten
n-tv
| 20:34 07.08.
Fifa-Präsident : Infantino reist zur Amtseinführung von Kolumbiens rechtem Präsidenten
Die Zeit
| 19:23 07.08.
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