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Senior English football officials warn that FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension has undermined confidence in the sport's disciplinary processes, with concerns the fallout could damage trust in the Premier League season ahead.
US President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling him an outstanding leader, even as European and Asian football confederations demand investigations into his commercial dealings.
FIFA has issued a strong statement defending Gianni Infantino's leadership and rejecting any presidential election process conducted outside its official statutes, as internal divisions intensify ahead of his fourth-term candidacy.
FIFA has issued a stern warning against what it describes as coordinated attempts to undermine President Gianni Infantino, as the governing body faces mounting pressure following the collapse of a $4.2 billion World Cup commercialisation proposal.
South Korea's national football association has apologised for allegations that it paid for sexual entertainment for visiting international referees at various establishments between 2011 and 2012, discovered through a government audit.
Mexico and Argentina have backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces mounting pressure over a shelved proposal to commercialise World Cup rights, though support remains deeply divided across football's continental confederations.
Senior African football officials have publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces calls for his removal from other continental bodies, with financial support for struggling federations emerging as a key factor in his continental popularity.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's bid for a fourth term faces its gravest threat yet, but his political survival may hinge on support from smaller nations that depend heavily on the organisation's financial backing rather than football's traditional powerhouses.
The Football Association of Wales has formally withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for 2027-2031, citing failures in governance and leadership following the collapse of his plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights.
UEFA has formally notified FIFA President Gianni Infantino of its intention to pursue legal action over a now-abandoned plan to sell commercial rights to private investors, demanding preservation of all related documents.
Malaysia's national football team faces a crucial opportunity to restore public confidence at the 2026 ASEAN FIFA Cup in Indonesia next month, following a damaging scandal involving ineligible heritage players that resulted in FIFA sanctions.
UEFA has declared that FIFA's current leadership no longer commands the confidence of the global football community, following the withdrawal of a controversial scheme to privatise portions of World Cup operations.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shelved his plan to create a commercial entity selling 20% stakes to private equity firms after a fierce backlash from confederations including UEFA, leaving his re-election prospects uncertain.
Australia's players union has joined international criticism of FIFA's plan to bring private investors into the World Cup, arguing the scheme exploits players and fans while sidelining their voices in decision-making.
FIFA is seeking US$4.2 billion from private investors through a newly created subsidiary, aiming to double development funding for its 211 member federations including Malaysia's Football Association.
Australian international footballer Cristian Volpato returned a positive cocaine result during a roadside drug test following a speeding incident in Sydney. The 22-year-old, who plays for Italian club Sassuolo, faces a six-month driving licence suspension.
FIFA's refereeing chief has rejected Egyptian allegations of bias following Argentina's contentious 3-2 World Cup victory, defending the officials' integrity and VAR decisions that proved decisive in the match.
Europe's top court has validated the German Football Association's rules governing football agents, determining they comply with EU competition law when serving legitimate public interests.