Infantino meets Fifa executives amid rising criticism
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is set to meet senior Fifa leaders in Morocco amid increasing scrutiny over his proposed plan to sell Fifa's commercial and event operations. Following a critical internal memo from secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, Infantino faces significant opposition, including accusations of creating a 'blackmail' situation regarding unpaid prize money. Several member associations, including Wales and possibly England, have withdrawn support for Infantino's re-election. The meeting is intended for Infantino to address concerns and mend relationships within Fifa's hierarchy, especially after losing confidence from Uefa and other associations. Key questions regarding governance and oversight of Fifa's operations are expected to be raised.
- •Gianni Infantino will meet Fifa executives in Rabat, Morocco.
- •Uefa and multiple associations lost confidence in Infantino's leadership.
- •Accusations of blackmail regarding unpaid prize money have been made.
- •Infantino aims to address concerns and build support for re-election.
- •Key governance questions remain unanswered, affecting Fifa's future.
- 10:09 AMYahoo Sports — Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
- 10:08 AMBBC Sport — Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
"Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.
"Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 10:09 AMKey questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.
- BBC SportAug 5, 2026, 10:08 AMKey questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Soccer•Aug 5, 2026, 12:28 PMNeymar accused of provocation, called 'a lowlife'- EPL•Aug 5, 2026, 12:25 PMFlurry of signings expected to follow at Hull City following club-record transfer
- MLS•Aug 5, 2026, 12:18 PM📸 The summer's under-the-radar kits ☀️🍹
- EPL•Aug 5, 2026, 12:15 PMLiverpool could sign RW plus Bradley Barcola after Fabrizio Romano’s morning update
- EPL•Aug 5, 2026, 12:15 PMRomero worry for Inter as Atletico Madrid can match €40m Tottenham deal
- EPL•Aug 5, 2026, 12:13 PMFIFA boss Infantino to hold crisis meeting with senior staff tomorrow
