Tensions have been in the past, like when Infantino thought he could steal the billions of UEFA's Euros by trying to launch a bi-annual worldcup. Now the club world cup is causing a new tinderbox. Sportingpedia https://www.sportingpedia.com › 2025 › 07 › 14 › uefa-boss-ceferin-snubs-fifas-club-world-cup-as-tension-between-footballs-biggest-organisations-brews UEFA boss Ceferin snubs FIFA's Club World Cup as tension between ... 1 dag geledenTensions between FIFA, UEFA, and CONMEBOL have escalated over the 2030 World Cup and other disputes The rift between European governing body UEFA and world football's leading force FIFA is now fully exposed, as Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the final of the Club World Cup in New York. Tribuna.com https://tribuna.com › en › news › 2025-07-13-uefa-president-ceferin-snubs-fifa-club-world-cup-amid-rising-tensions-between-uefa-and-fi UEFA president Ceferin snubs FIFA Club World Cup amid rising tensions ... 2 dagen geledenAleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA and FIFA vice-president, has notably stayed away from the FIFA Club World Cup taking place in the United States, underscoring ongoing tensions between UEFA and the global football governing body, FIFA. Unlike other confederations whose presidents have been present during the tournament, Ceferin's absence signals unease within
Infantino wants to get a hold on club football, by in fact trying to create a kind of "worldwide superleague". Question is how that's going to look like, when the deep pockets of the oil state stop funding it.
According to The Athletic, sources close to the situation reveal UEFA’s concerns that FIFA’s plans for the Club World Cup could challenge the UEFA Champions League’s status as the world’s premier club competition. FIFA president Gianni Infantino recently suggested the tournament might include more European teams and be held every two years instead of four, remarks that have not been welcomed by UEFA officials.
1266 Well, the gloves are off I assume. German media: UEFA must threaten to leave FIFA, overthrow Infantino VandaagAt the request of Trump, Infantino revoked the suspension of an American forward. Now it's time to stop standing by and watching the shameless acts of this FIFA president. UEFA must show strength. This is a call to Europe's major football powers.
So now the EU is getting involved: POLITICO https://www.politico.eu › article › eu-lawmakers-press-football-chiefs-for-action-on-donald-trump-gianni-infantino-red-card-controversy-folarin-balogun EU lawmakers press football chiefs for action on Trump ... - POLITICO 3 dagen geledenSeventy-two members of the European Parliament on Wednesday demanded an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA lifted the red-card suspension of star U.S. striker Folarin Balogun following a call from Donald Trump. Last Thursday, Trump called Infantino to lobby for the automatic ban given to Balogun after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina to be ...
This fight is gonna be epic. FIFA going for the "Robin Hood" position with this new "privatization" move. Let's see what ideas UEFA comes up with to "save Football". Is UEFA willing to share revenue with the developing countries? how much?
UEFAs argument to the developing world is… You’re too stupid to save Football; we Europeans know best. Give us your best players and children of your countries to make them great Players. We’ll make money off them. Our citizens will get to pay 50 euros for Football matches for ever. But we’ll definitely send you the bill in TV rights globally! Oh, and we’ll parade our teams in USA for money every year. But Yeah; we’re the self righteous protectors of Global Football … were saving Football from the stupid developing world! . So you must say no to $40 million dollars!!! .
1658 European countries unanimously attack Infantino: boycott of World Cup men, women and clubs threatens UEFA will take tough measures if FIFA boss Gianni Infantino goes through with his plans to sell part of the shares in the World Cup. The European football association will then boycott all tournaments of the world football association: the World Cup for men and women and the World Cup for club teams. The decision was taken on Thursday afternoon during an emergency meeting of all 55 countries affiliated with UEFA. On behalf of the KNVB, chairman Frank Paauw and secretary general Gijs de Jong were present. The boycott could immediately mean the end of Infantino's plans, because few investors will feel like a World Cup in which no European countries participate. At the last World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada, no fewer than six of the eight quarter-finalists came from Europe.
I think it's time not to threaten, but signal UEFA is going to organize a EURO in 2030, regardless of what FIFA decides in the matter. For once the rest must be shown how much money is left without UEFA.
Yes, EURO 2030! If there's any hope for change in world football it has to be driven by UEFA. They don't need FIFA's money as much as everyone else and if they could destroy the World Cup with a boycott.
Why would UEFA share their revenues with other confederations? Give an explanation why UEFA would give away part of the revenues of the EURO/UNL/CL/EL/Conference League?
The Czech federation also has difficulty with the World Cup plans presented by Gianni Infantino. The FACR, through its chairman David Trunda, initially seemed to be moderately enthusiastic, but quickly backed down through a public statement. On Thursday, FIFA presented the already controversial plans. The world football association wants to sell shares through an entity that has yet to be established. This would be financially attractive for the smaller FIFA member states in particular, while Infantino himself could also benefit emphatically from it. Nevertheless, Trunda was initially positive about the proposal. 'I see the practical benefits for Czech football. Of course we need more details, but personally I see the positive impact of FIFA's intentions,' he said at Sky Sport. Remarkably, the Czech federation withdrew the shitdroppings the same day. "In light of the unclear public statement of Mr. David Trunda, the Czech Football Association considers it necessary to clearly and unconditionally support UEFA's positions. The Czech Football Association fully supports UEFA and its president Aleksander Ceferin in this situation.'
Simply put UEFA without FIFA is unchanged, but FIFA without UEFA is dead. What would people rather watch: a normal EURO or a euro-less World Cup? The latter would be a glorified friendly tournament at best. It’s nice and all to have the whole world compete with loads more spots for non European confederations, but Europe is light years ahead of the rest in terms of football quality and every World Cup’s QF/SF composition is the best proof. Bottom line, if UEFA opposes something, then FIFA can’t do it.
1979 The gloves are off. The Telegraph Uefa threatens Gianni Infantino and Joshua Kushner with legal action 5 hours agoExclusive: European football's governing body warns Fifa president not to destroy material relating to botched World Cup plot
Well, how many are those? Defiant Infantino lobbies Trump allies for Fifa lifeline 7 hours agoPresident of football's world governing body hopes likes of Qatar, Lebanon and Morocco will help save his skin as World Cup row rumbles on
Well, this isnot going down well with those mini Federations, he dangled a single payment of 20 million in front of their noses for a scheme that would pay him 30 million A YEAR. HITC https://www.hitc.com › gianni-infantino-was-eyeing-a-30-million-salary-in-scrapped-fifa-world-cup-privatisation-plan Gianni Infantino was eyeing a $30 million salary in scrapped ... - HITC 1 dag geledenInfantino's plans would have given each FIFA member association upwards of $20 million as a one-time developmental investment, but despite that allure, most confederations opposed this plan as a ... AOL https://www.aol.com › articles › gianni-infantino-had-30m-salary-110054000.html Gianni Infantino had $30M salary plan before World Cup sale plans ... - AOL 1 dag geledenGianni Infantino was on track for a $30 million payday through FIFA's Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme, but the proposals sparked fierce opposition. Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com › sports › football › fifa-world-cup › gianni-infantino-was-to-earn-30m-base-salary-if-fifas-plan-to-sell-world-cup-stakes-went-through-reports › articleshow › 132813902.cms Gianni Infantino was to earn $30m base salary if FIFA's plan to sell ... 1 dag geledenGianni Infantino was reportedly in line to receive a $30 million annual base salary under FIFA's now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, according to reports, adding another ...
When are the big sponsors going to feel the heat and are going to be forced to abandon their sponsorship being connected with a huge corruption scheme.
2055 Oh dear. Infantino is trying to rally allies to save his job. New York Post https://nypost.com › 2026 › 08 › 03 › business › fifas-infantino-begs-trump-admin-to-save-his-job Exclusive | FIFA's Infantino begs Trump admin to save his job 0:54 VandaagFIFA President Gianni Infantino wants the Trump administration to help save his job, scheduling private talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid growing pressure to resign over his bid to
Daily Mail Gianni Infantino begs Trump for help as he fights to save his job VandaagAnd as Infantino battles to save his job, the New York Post has revealed that Infantino is now turning to his biggest ally - Donald Trump - to help him survive. The paper reported that Infantino will hold a call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 9am EST (2pm BST), as pressure rises on the FIFA What happened with other autocrats turning to this clique to save their election asses?
Wow, the nuclear option is put on the table: Alternative to FIFA tournaments According to the Times, there is even a blueprint ready within UEFA for a global version of the Nations League. That plan is said to have been developed in 2017, but was never put into use. In addition to an administrative boycott, other means are also being looked at to further increase the pressure. For example, there would be talk of an extraordinary meeting of the FIFA Council if enough associations support a call for the departure of Infantino.
This global NL alternative could mean a solution to the inflating WC with teams that have no business being there. Like the UEFA NL, there could be a global league of A-teams with relegation to the B-league, and vice versa promotion from the B-league to the A-league. So you could introduce a Worldcup winner of the A-league and one of the B-league. It makes for those FA's of countries not part of the global top 24 the prospect of actually winning a prize.