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Norwegian FA calls for FIFA president Infantino’s resignation as global split deepens

The Norwegian Football Association said it no longer trusts FIFA president Gianni Infantino and urged him to step down, following the collapse of his proposal to create a commercial arm for the World Cup. UEFA has signaled that a boycott of FIFA events could proceed, while the English FA has withdrawn its endorsement of Infantino’s re‑election. In contrast, the Mexican and Argentine federations have expressed support for Infantino, and the Confederation of African Football voted unanimously to reaffirm its backing of the president. The controversy has sparked a sharp divide among continental bodies and national associations over FIFA’s governance and future financing of its tournaments.

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Why it matters

The split over Infantino’s leadership could affect the organization of upcoming World Cups and the overall governance of global football.

How this story developed

  1. Aug 5 FIFA president convenes urgent meeting in Morocco amid backlash over private World Cup plan
  2. Aug 6 Infantino issued an apology and withdrew the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.
  3. Aug 6 FIFA leadership issued a statement confirming support for Infantino after the stake‑sale proposal was withdrawn.
  4. Aug 6 FIFA president Gianni Infantino and deputy Mattias Grafström signed a letter admitting errors in the private‑investment proposal and confirming its withdrawal.
  5. Aug 6 UEFA confirmed that its 55 member associations will continue to boycott FIFA events, saying the conditions for a return have not been met.
  6. Aug 7 UEFA announced that a European boycott may still move forward after the English FA withdrew its support.
  7. Aug 7 UEFA said it is aware of an allegation that it provided a six-figure departure payment and funded an MBA for a woman said to have been involved with Gianni Infantino while he worked for the body.
  8. Aug 8 Infantino attended Colombia’s presidential inauguration and met CONMEBOL officials.
  9. Aug 9 FIFA issued a statement denying the allegations.
  10. Aug 10 UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF issued a joint letter accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of breaching trust by pushing a rushed proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights.
  11. Aug 11 Donald Trump publicly urged FIFA to keep Infantino as president.