DFB criticizes Infantino as Danish and Dutch FAs lose faith in FIFA
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The German Football Federation (DFB) has publicly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino following the abandonment of a controversial World Cup investor plan. The Danish and Dutch football associations declared they have lost faith in Infantino's leadership. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf called for an investigation into the decision-making process and emphasized the need for a different governance culture within FIFA. UEFA has indicated it would boycott FIFA events if the plan proceeded, which was ultimately scrapped due to lack of support from global football confederations. The DFB has not yet stated it has lost confidence in Infantino like UEFA did, but there are growing calls for changes in FIFA's leadership and governance style.
- •DFB criticizes Gianni Infantino over abandoned World Cup investor plans.
- •Danish and Dutch FAs express loss of confidence in FIFA leadership.
- •UEFA plans to boycott FIFA events if the investor scheme progresses.
- •Calls for investigation into FIFA's decision-making process increase.
- •DFB emphasizes need for a new culture in FIFA governance.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — DFB director: Trust in FIFA ruined after Infantino's plan
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — DFB hits out at 'irresponsible' Infantino, Danes and Dutch lost faith
"German Football Federation (DFB) managing director Andreas Rettig said that the relationship between the association and football governing body FIFA is beyond repair following the World Cup investor affair and other leadership issues. "From my point of view, there has been an irreparable loss of trust," Rettig told the Stern magazine in an interview.
"The German Football Federation (DFB) has joined the attacks on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his now abandoned World Cup investor plans while the Danish and Dutch FAs said bluntly they had lost faith in him. “The events surrounding this project initiated by Gianni Infantino must now be thoroughly investigated.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 8:03 AMDFB director: Trust in FIFA ruined after Infantino's plan
German Football Federation (DFB) managing director Andreas Rettig said that the relationship between the association and football governing body FIFA is beyond repair following the World Cup investor affair and other leadership issues. "From my point of view, there has been an irreparable loss of trust," Rettig told the Stern magazine in an interview.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 12:03 PMDFB hits out at 'irresponsible' Infantino, Danes and Dutch lost faith
The German Football Federation (DFB) has joined the attacks on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his now abandoned World Cup investor plans while the Danish and Dutch FAs said bluntly they had lost faith in him. “The events surrounding this project initiated by Gianni Infantino must now be thoroughly investigated.
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