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Norway Calls for FIFA President Infantino to Resign as Global Football Splits Over Leadership

Sourced from 5 publications

•Norway's football federation called for Infantino's resignation amid criticism over a shelved private investment plan and allegations from his UEFA tenure.
•UEFA confirmed a departure payment to a female employee during Infantino's time as general secretary, though Infantino denies claims of a personal relationship.
•FIFA characterized the criticisms as a coordinated campaign to damage Infantino's reputation.
•The Confederation of African Football and South American football leaders have publicly backed Infantino.
•The dispute reflects a structural divide between European football federations and African and South American blocs over FIFA's leadership.

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Aleksander Ceferin: The man leading fight to topple Gianni Infantino

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FIFA defends Infantino against exit package allegations

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FIFA notes deliberate attempt to harm Infantino’s reputation

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover

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Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support

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FIFA’s Infantino backed in Colombia where he attends president inauguration

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Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign

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