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FIFA President Gianni Infantino rejects calls to resign amid governance scrutiny and Uefa legal pressure
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated he has no intention of stepping down, insisting he is more determined than ever to do what is right for football. His comments come amid pressure from UEFA, which is seeking court files on a proposed $20 billion investment vehicle for the World Cup. Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has demanded full disclosure on the investment and the Folarin Balogun case. Infantino also faces criticism over cooperation with a US investigation into his ties to Donald Trump. He is building support in Saudi Arabia and Qatar ahead of next year's election.

Published Sep 24, 2026