The world body supports Gianni Infantino, who is targeted by accusations of favouritism and a request for resignation
Fifa denounces "a concerted effort" to weaken its President Infantino
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According to an article in the British newspaper The Telegraph published on Friday night, Gianni Infantino, who has been strongly contested since the withdrawal of his plan to open up private investment at the end of July, has been charged with favouritism since he was at UEFA. "Recently published information contained unsubstantiated allegations and manifestly false allegations about Fifa and its President. The International Football Federation denounced "a concerted and continuous effort by some to weaken the Fifa and its president" Gianni Infantino, Saturday in a press release.
Furthermore, The world football body also denounces all the accusations that the 56-year-old faces. Premium Article, Subscribers only In a statement issued this Saturday, August 8, Fifa again supported its President Gianni Infantino, assuring that the leader will not resign. Contacted by AFP, UEFA admitted "that a payment" had been made at that time, "together with the payment of fees for an MBA course at a local business school".
In addition, On Friday, the Norwegian Football Federation, which has been at the forefront of criticism for several years, asked Gianni Infantino to resign with the voice of President Lise Klaveness.
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According to an article in the British newspaper The Telegraph published on Friday night, Gianni Infantino, who has been strongly contested since the withdrawal of his plan to open up private investment at the end of July, has been charged with favouritism since he was at UEFA.
reliability low1/3 sources"Recently published information contained unsubstantiated allegations and manifestly false allegations about Fifa and its President.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe International Football Federation denounced "a concerted and continuous effort by some to weaken the Fifa and its president" Gianni Infantino, Saturday in a press release.
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The world football body also denounces all the accusations that the 56-year-old faces.
according to Ouest-France — À la UnePremium Article, Subscribers only In a statement issued this Saturday, August 8, Fifa again supported its President Gianni Infantino, assuring that the leader will not resign.
according to Ouest-France — À la UneHome Sports Football World 2026 The International Football Federation denounced "a concerted and continuous effort by some to weaken the Fifa and its president" Gianni Infantino, Saturday in a press release.
according to DH Les Sports+Contacted by AFP, UEFA admitted "that a payment" had been made at that time, "together with the payment of fees for an MBA course at a local business school".
according to La Libre BelgiqueOn Friday, the Norwegian Football Federation, which has been at the forefront of criticism for several years, asked Gianni Infantino to resign with the voice of President Lise Klaveness.
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