Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency under threat following failed investment plan
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Gianni Infantino, FIFA
Global
August 1, 2026
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Gianni Infantino faces potential removal as FIFA president after attempting to sell competition stakes to private firms. UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, and other confederations have called for a leadership review. A vote of no confidence could be triggered if 19 FIFA Council members or 43 member associations request it. Infantino is attempting to regain support from member associations ahead of potential future votes.
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