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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces formal complaints and leadership challenges

Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure ahead of the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco. The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) has filed formal complaints with FIFA's Ethics Committee and Governance Committee, alleging abuse of power and conflicts of interest. NFF President Lise Klaveness identified Donald Trump as a common link in three specific incidents: the awarding of the FIFA Peace Prize to Trump, the reversal of a red card suspension for US player Folarin Balogun following a call from Trump, and the failed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which sought to involve private investors in World Cup commercial rights.

In Europe, UEFA leaders are meeting in Berlin to strategize against Infantino's leadership. While UEFA struggles to consolidate a single challenger, former Swiss international Ramón Vega has officially announced his candidacy, promising fundamental reforms to restore trust and stability. Additionally, the German Football Association (DFB) has declared Infantino 'no longer tenable,' with President Bernd Neuendorf stating the current leadership has damaged the sport and calling for a decisive change in the FIFA system.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo · Donald Trump · FIFA · Gianni Infantino · Lionel Mpasi · Lise Klaveness · Norway Football Federation · Norwegian Football Federation · Ramon Vega · UEFA

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