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FIFA Condemns 'Concerted Effort' to Undermine President Infantino

FIFA has issued a strong statement condemning what it describes as a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken its president, Gianni Infantino. The organization claims critics are attempting to undermine Infantino amid various allegations.

8 Aug, 21:55 — 9 Aug, 00:18
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BBCHigh3h ago

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Fifa launches new attack on media over alleged ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Gianni Infantino

Fifa issues statement defending under-fire president ‘Insinuation should not be presented as fact’ Fifa has issued a new statement alleging there is a “concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine Fifa and its president” as pressure increases on Gianni Infantino. The governing body issued the statement in response to Uefa confirming on Saturday that a “departure payment” was made to a female employee who is alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino while he was the organisa...

By David Hills

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DWHigh1h ago

FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino

Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to his time at UEFA.

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Fifa hits out at attempts to ‘undermine’ Gianni Infantino in furious statement

Infantino has faced calls to resign over an abandoned plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup

By Harry Latham-Coyle

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

FIFA says critics are trying to undermine Infantino amid allegations

FIFA has hit out at "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA. UEFA confirmed on Saturday a "departure payment" was made to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino when he was the European organization's general secretary.

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