FIFA leadership governance dispute

Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign

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Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino

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UEFA and CONCACAF criticized FIFA leadership following the withdrawal of the stake-selling plan.

Following Gianni Infantino's decision to withdraw the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which proposed selling a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors, major football governing bodies issued sharp criticisms of FIFA's leadership.

UEFA stated that the episode had seriously undermined confidence in FIFA's leadership and described the discarded plan as an opaque deal. Similarly, CONCACAF called for a 'comprehensive reckoning' with the presidency, citing poor governance and leadership that had advanced without transparency or due process.

UEFA says Infantino lost confidence after FIFA scraps World Cup investment plan

UEFA says it has lost confidence in current FIFA leadership

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CONCACAF chief Montagliani may challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency

Infantino's 'time is up' with Fifa - La Liga boss

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FIFA proposed creating a commercial branch with private investors and a potential salary increase for Infantino to €55 million annually.

FIFA proposed the creation of a $20 billion subsidiary, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), designed to run the organization's commercial operations and events, including the World Cup. The plan aimed to sell a 20 percent stake in this new entity to private investors, a move that could have raised approximately $4.2 billion.

Under this proposal, all 211 FIFA members were set to receive a one-time payment of $20 million, and the funding for national associations for the 2027-2030 cycle was intended to increase from $8 million to $20 million per association. Additionally, reports indicated that Gianni Infantino's compensation could have seen significant changes, with plans for an annual salary of around $30 million through the proposed model, plus additional bonuses.

Gianni Infantino stated he would seek a fourth term as FIFA president.

In April, Gianni Infantino stated that he intended to seek a fourth term as the president of FIFA.

This declaration follows reports of significant pressure and potential loss of support from high-ranking officials within the organization. Dissatisfaction has been reported regarding Infantino's leadership style and his open political support for US President Donald Trump.

FIFA awarded the Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump in December.

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The Norwegian Football Federation began publicly criticizing Infantino's leadership in March 2022.

In March 2022, the Norwegian Football Federation began publicly criticizing the leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The federation's president, Lise Klaveness, stated that Infantino's time as FIFA President should be over and called for him to step down.

Klaveness argued that the framework of international football cooperation was put at risk for individual interests rather than the best interests of the game. She also noted that the established mechanisms within the organization had not worked well enough.

Gianni Infantino proposed holding the World Cup every two years instead of every four.

In 2021, FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed that the World Cup be held every two years instead of every four years.

Gianni Infantino was re-elected unopposed as FIFA president.

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Gianni Infantino pushed a $25 billion offer from SoftBank to create new competitions.

In 2018, Gianni Infantino pushed a $25 billion offer from Japan's SoftBank to create new competitions.

Gianni Infantino was elected FIFA president in 2016.

Gianni Infantino was elected as FIFA President in 2016. He secured the position by defeating the AFC President, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, with a vote of 115 to 88.

Gianni Infantino took over from Sepp Blatter.

In 2016, Gianni Infantino was elected as FIFA President after defeating AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa with a vote of 115 to 88. Upon taking office, he announced that there would be greater transparency and that FIFA's funds would be directed exclusively toward the development of football.

Since taking over from Sepp Blatter in 2016, Infantino has been re-elected unopposed in both 2019 and 2023.

Gianni Infantino announced a commitment to greater transparency and directing funds to football development.

Upon taking office as FIFA president in 2016, Gianni Infantino announced a commitment to increase transparency within the organization. At that time, he pledged that FIFA's funds would be directed exclusively toward the development of football.

FIFA proposed creating a $20-billion subsidiary linked to the World Cup.

FIFA proposed the creation of a $20-billion subsidiary linked to the World Cup. This project, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), involved selling a 20 percent stake to private investors for approximately $4.2 billion.

Under this proposal, all 211 FIFA members were to receive a one-time payment of $20 million. The objective was to increase FIFA Forward program funds from $8 million to $20 million per association for the 2027-2030 period.