Arab nations rally behind Infantino, leaving Uefa isolated in bid to oust Fifa president Sport Business Fifa president Gianni Infantino has received a major boost to his hopes of re-election after the Union of Arab Football Associations (UAFA) gave him its firm backing. The move, announced by UAFA following a meeting of its directors this week, is significant as it further weakens the coalition of Europe, North America and the Caribbean, [...]
Fifa’s 64-team World Cup plan facing opposition from Uefa, Concacaf and Asia Sport Business Fifa’s plan to consider expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams is facing major pushback, with Uefa and other confederations believed to be firmly opposed to the proposal. The first edition of the tournament to feature 48 nations is yet to finish but Fifa president Gianni Infantino has revived the prospect of further expansion [...]