FIFA faces ongoing challenges amid calls for Infantino's resignation
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
In a recent podcast episode, hosts Max Rushden, Robyn Cowen, Dan Bardell, Sam Dalling, and Matt Hughes discussed the difficulties FIFA is experiencing with president Gianni Infantino. The panel examined the current situation, including issues surrounding World Cup promotions and potential boycotts, and debated whether there is enough momentum to remove Infantino from his position. Critical views on FIFA's leadership continue to grow as the organization navigates its internal controversies and external pressures.
- •Podcast discusses challenges facing FIFA and Gianni Infantino.
- •Panel examines backlash over World Cup promotion efforts.
- •Debate centers on the potential for Infantino's removal from office.
- •Internal controversies contribute to rising criticism of FIFA's leadership.
- 1:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Infantino hangs on by a thread and the overhaul at Newcastle: Football Weekly – podcast
"Max Rushden is joined by Robyn Cowen, Dan Bardell, Sam Dalling and Matt Hughes to look at how Fifa deals with its Infantino problem On today’s podcast: we’ve all been there … tried to sell the World Cup on a Monday, get threatened with a boycott on Tuesday, wildly backtrack on a Wednesday, and you’re issuing further denials on Thursday and Friday and Saturday. Max and the panel take you through the Fifa story and find out if Gianni Infantino will cling hold to power. Beyond Uefa, is there enough of a groundswell to actually get rid of him? Continue reading...
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