Paris, France, Aug 4, 2026 (AFP) - Infantino faces nervy times to see if challenger emerges

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2026-08-04

Gianni Infantino's iron grip on the FIFA presidency has been significantly weakened by the global uproar over a now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in the World Cup and other flagship competitions. The criticism and calls for Infantino's resignation have grown despite FIFA withdrawing the proposal just four days after announcing it. The 56-year-old Swiss lawyer had looked set for a fourth and final term taking him up to 2031, as he wa......

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