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Gianni Infantino’s grip on the FIFA presidency appears to be slipping as the Swiss-Italian administrator turns to the United States government for a lifeline. Following the collapse of a controversial plan to sell off the commercial rights of the World Cup, Infantino is reportedly seeking high-level political intervention to secure his professional future.

US President's son-in-law project

What is happening to the Swiss?

After a battle with illness

Gianni Infantino's grip on the FIFA presidency appears to be loosening as the Football Association prepares to officially withdraw its backing for his re-election. The move comes in the wake of a widely condemned proposal to privatise stakes in the World Cup, a plan that has sparked a civil war within the global game.

Widespread criticism of the Argentina player

The future of the Swiss official in danger

A reputational earthquake of greed strikes the FIFA president

UEFA has reportedly launched a scathing legal offensive against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning the embattled chief not to destroy any documents related to his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The European governing body has issued formal notice that it is considering lawsuits and regulatory complaints following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.

Winds of the crisis reach Wenger

"He will be jeered at every stadium away from home"