Infantino Under Fire Over FIFA Scandal | MLS News

MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is under intense pressure to resign after his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise plan backfired, sparking outrage from major soccer confederations who hold enough votes to oust him. Facing mounting criticism and public demand for his departure, Infantino dodged accountability with a bizarre joke about hairdressers when confronted by Sky News reporter James Matthews — who had directly asked if he betrayed the game. His evasive response and refusal to engage seriously signal that his time at the helm may be ending, even as he still clings to power amid growing…