{
  "id": 18960,
  "title": "Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa’s confidence’ after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/gianni-infantino-has-lost-uefas-confidence-after-fifa-chief-scraps",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-01T10:08:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/01/gianni-infantino-fifa-world-cup-sell-off-plans-scrapped-reaction-uefa-football"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uefa has delivered a scathing rebuke to Gianni Infantino, warning that his leadership approach warrants a comprehensive evaluation of Fifa's governance. The governing body accused Infantino of advocating for \"secret schemes,\" \"shabby backroom deals\" and operating behind the scenes, leaving individuals unnamed. Despite Uefa's headquarters announcing a last-minute reversal and abandoning the proposed sale-off of stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments, Infantino's methods remain under scrutiny. Uefa's statement underscores their demand for a shift in leadership at Fifa, highlighting the need for a fundamental change in the organization's direction.",
  "summary": "Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlash Uefa adds: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’ Uefa has warned Gianni Infantino that his style of leadership cannot continue in demanding a thorough and fundamental review of Fifa’s governance. In a strongly worded statement that referred to “secret schemes”, “shabby backroom deals” and “faceless individuals”, the Uefa leadership…",
  "key_points": [
    "Uefa rebukes Infantino, demands governance evaluation",
    "Accuses Infantino of secret schemes and shabby deals",
    "Uefa urges Fifa leadership change"
  ],
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    "outlets": 9,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Power Play: Fifa, Infantino face global resistance over private investment plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/power-play-fifa-infantino-face-global-resistance-over-private",
        "published": "2026-07-31T14:21:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino as FIFA faces calls for transparency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/uefa-says-it-has-lost-confidence-in-infantino-as-fifa-faces-calls-for",
        "published": "2026-08-01T11:27:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Gianni Infantino’s future at FIFA in doubt after private investment plan backfires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/gianni-infantinos-future-at-fifa-in-doubt-after-private-investment",
        "published": "2026-08-01T12:44:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "European football body declares no confidence in FIFA's Infantino after World Cup sell-off plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/european-football-body-declares-no-confidence-in-fifas-infantino",
        "published": "2026-08-01T14:09:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Business",
        "title": "There can be no letup. Humiliated Infantino must stand down at Fifa or be removed | Nick Ames",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/there-can-be-no-letup-humiliated-infantino-must-stand-down-at-fifa-or",
        "published": "2026-08-01T15:00:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Financial Times",
        "title": "Infantino’s U-turn fuels doubts about his future at Fifa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/infantinos-u-turn-fuels-doubts-about-his-future-at-fifa",
        "published": "2026-08-01T15:32:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "UEFA, CONCACAF target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/uefa-concacaf-target-infantino-after-fifa-shelve-world-cup-private",
        "published": "2026-08-01T21:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/a-bruising-24-hours-what-next-for-fifa-and-under-pressure-infantino",
        "published": "2026-08-01T22:23:20.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}