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Soccer-Infantino loses more support as FIFA official says COO dismissal was 'final straw'

Soccer-Infantino loses more support as FIFA official says COO dismissal was 'final straw'

Aug 19 (Reuters) - More national football federations and FIFA officials have withdrawn their support for the soccer body's president Gianni Infantino after the exit of Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, which one FIFA vice-president described as the "final straw".

U-20 Women's World Cup to move forward despite UEFA boycott threat, says USA coach

U-20 Women's World Cup to move forward despite UEFA boycott threat, says USA coach

United States U-20 women's national team manager Vicky Jepson said she believes the upcoming U-20 Women's World Cup will be held as scheduled.

FIFA vice president withdraws support for embattled president Infantino

FIFA vice president withdraws support for embattled president Infantino

FIFA vice president Sándor Csányi has withdrawn support for president Gianni Infantino after the firing of the organization's chief operating officer.

Soccer-Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit

Soccer-Rights groups accuse FIFA of silencing dissent after COO Lamour's exit

By Iain Axon Aug 18 (Reuters) - FIFA's latest senior departure drew sharp criticism from human rights and labour groups on Tuesday, with campaigners saying Kevin Lamour's exit raised fresh concerns about governance and dissent inside soccer's global governing body.

Soccer-Premier League CEO calls for FIFA candidate who can unite confederations

Soccer-Premier League CEO calls for FIFA candidate who can unite confederations

By Lori Ewing LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said on Wednesday that FIFA needs a new presidential candidate and governance reform amid the turmoil surrounding Gianni Infantino's leadership.

Soccer-Balogun furore risks eroding faith in officiating, say Webb and Masters

Soccer-Balogun furore risks eroding faith in officiating, say Webb and Masters

LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The fallout from FIFA's decision to allow U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a World Cup red card risked undermining trust in football's disciplinary and officiating processes, warned the Premier League's refereeing head Howard Webb and chief executive Richard

Newcastle Makes Enquiry After France International Told to Leave Serie A

Newcastle Makes Enquiry After France International Told to Leave Serie A

Newcastle United is still exploring several midfield options with little more than two weeks remaining in the transfer window, as Matthias Jaissle attempts to add both experience and depth following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali. The Magpies have already approached Bayern Munich over Joao Palhinha, while Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall remains another […]

FairSquare Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid Over Term Limits

FairSquare Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid Over Term Limits

FairSquare Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino's Re-election Bid Over Term Limits

Soccer-Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

Soccer-Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

By Rohith Nair Aug 17 (Reuters) - Human rights organisation FairSquare has urged FIFA to rule that Gianni Infantino is ineligible to seek another term as president, arguing he has already served the maximum three terms permitted under the body's statutes.

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA executive departs after scathing criticism of Infantino

FIFA executive departs after scathing criticism of Infantino

Kevin Lamour, the FIFA chief operating officer who openly criticized president Gianni Infantino, has left the global governing body.

FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism

FIFA confirms departure of senior executive Kevin Lamour after Infantino criticism

Aug 17 (Reuters) - FIFA confirmed on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body, weeks after he publicly criticised President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup.