FIFA, UEFA and Gianni Infantino

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FIFA sacking 'deeply troubling' - UEFA executive
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.

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Uefa vice-president says Fifa sacking Gianni Infantino critic sends ‘deeply troubling message’
FIFA executive departs after scathing criticism of Infantino
Fifa COO Lamour leaves after calling Infantino’s private investor plan a ‘one-person project’
Kevin Lamour, formerly Fifa's Chief Operating Officer, has departed from his role following criticism of President Gianni Infantino's proposal to sell stakes in football competitions to private invest...

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Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism
FIFA asked to stop Gianni Infantino re-standing for presidency over ‘clear term-limit violation’
Gianni Infantino told he has 'pressed self destruct' as Premier League back FA stance
Speaking to BBC Sport, he said: "I don't think the FIFA should be ever contemplating selling off a stake in the World Cup. "They're a not-for-profit organisation. They should really be holding that co...

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Gianni Infantino should be ineligible for Fifa re-election, claims human rights group
Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino

European soccer teams vote to boycott World Cups over controversial FIFA investment plan

European soccer governing body UEFA says it will boycott World Cup competitions over FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to inject private money.

UEFA says FIFA boycott still in place despite end of private investment plan

UEFA has said that its boycott of FIFA competitions still stands, despite the end of a controversial private investment plan.

UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans

Soccer powerbrokers in Europe, North America and Asia and believe FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions that the sport's global governing body serves.

UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC accuse FIFA of 'fundamental breach of trust' and 'deception' in joint letter

The three major confederations have not been mollified by the FIFA dropping the plan

UEFA vows to boycott all FIFA competitions over private investment plan

UEFA will boycott all FIFA competitions, including World Cups, until a controversial proposal to bring in private investment is killed.

Uefa takes EU inspiration in plan to oust Infantino and reform Fifa

Uefa takes inspiration from European Union in plan to oust Gianni Infantino and reform Fifa - Uefa and their allies want the Fifa presidency to be rotated between the confederations, meaning Fifa coul

FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA

FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine his leadership of the organization. The statement
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FIFA and Infantino under UEFA threat of legal action: What we know

What UEFA's legal letter to FIFA could mean for its president Gianni Infantino after World Cup private investment plan.

UEFA, Concacaf, AFC accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust,' 'deception' over World Cup plan

UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA of a "fundamental breach of trust" over its handling of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup.
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Somali referee turned away from FIFA World Cup duty prepares for UEFA Super Cup final duty: 'I grew up in a difficult situation'

His summer has not gone as planned