{
  "id": 5735678,
  "title": "Uefa legal case may be beginning of the end for Infantino as Trump’s support evaporates | Barney Ronay",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/uefa-legal-case-may-be-beginning-of-the-end-for-infantino-as-trumps",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T07:00:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/sep/05/uefa-legal-case-beginning-of-end-infantino-trump-support-evaporates"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has been under intense scrutiny following revelations about his organization's failed attempt to sell the World Cup for personal gain. The situation has reached a critical point with the potential Uefa lawsuit looming over Infantino. Trump's support for Infantino, which initially seemed strong, has now waned, leaving him isolated and vulnerable. Josh Kushner, a key figure in the Fifa Forward fiasco, has distanced himself from the situation and hired a high-profile lawyer, signaling a shift in stance. The court's decision on allowing discovery may be the turning point that ends Infantino's tenure, as Uefa accuses FIFA and Infantino of \"criminal mismanagement\" regarding the World Cup sale.",
  "summary": "The order of discovery related to Fifa’s failed plan to sell the World Cup will worry the American president, a situation that tends to end badly for the culprit “Tell Mike it was just business. I always liked him.” “He understands.” Continue reading...",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/un-approves-resolution-in-support-of-map-that-shows-africas-true-size",
        "published": "2026-09-05T05:23:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Africa’s football progress seen as key factor in future support for Infantino",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/africas-football-progress-seen-as-key-factor-in-future-support-for",
        "published": "2026-09-05T05:27:09.000Z"
      }
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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."
}