Infantino Retains FIFA Presidency After Emergency Session
Gianni Infantino, the embattled head of FIFA, managed to fend off immediate demands for his resignation after a marathon crisis meeting in Morocco, where the organization’s senior officials publicly reaffirmed their backing for him. The meeting, which lasted roughly seven hours, concluded with a statement from FIFA’s management board declaring their "full support" for Infantino, despite the turbu…
Aug. 5, 2026, 8:58 p.m.