UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse Gianni Infantino of 'fundamental breach of trust'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing criticism over a plan to sell an interest in the World Cup, which major soccer regions say breaches their trust. The controversy follows reports about a payment made to a woman during his previous job at UEFA. Infantino has received support from the US president amid calls for his resignation.
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Part of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in the World Cup and the revolt at FIFA
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2 sourcesThe revolt against FIFA chief Infantino continues with an open letter from soccer’s regional governing bodies
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA
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6 sourcesPresident Trump warns FIFA will pay a massive price if it ousts chief Gianni Infantino
FIFA defends Gianni Infantino after allegations of mistress paid off by UEFA
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12 articlesDonald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’
Donald Trump says it would be a ‘terrible mistake’ to replace Fifa’s Gianni Infantino
UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan
Uefa, Concacaf and AFC push for Infantino to quit and discuss rival competitions
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The story so far
4 developments- Aug 8Only center coverage:UEFA confirms payout to ex-employee under Infantino, amid denials of an affair
- Aug 8FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA
- Aug 10FIFA accused of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
- Aug 11Donald Trump jumps in to support Gianni Infantino as FIFA president clings on to power
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Quiet for 68 daysLast development · Aug 11 — Donald Trump jumps in to support Gianni Infantino as FIFA president clings on to power