Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarry Latham-CoyleSunday 09 August 2026 09:59 BSTFifa President Gianni Infantino has come under fire in recent days (AP)Fifa has condemned what it describes as concerted efforts to "undermine" its president, Gianni Infantino.Infantino faced calls for his resignation after abandoning a controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions.The proposed sell-off led to a boycott threat from Uefa, with the Football Association among those withdrawing support for Infantino.Fifa has strongly disputed a claim by The Telegraph alleging that Uefa paid off Infantino's supposed lover during his time at the European body.Infantino is seeking re-election in March next year and has received backing from South American and African football confederations.In fullFifa hits out at attempts to ‘undermine’ Gianni Infantino in furious statementMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in