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 ...