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The payment was disclosed in US tax filings submitted by FWC2026 US Inc, the entity set up to manage the tournament in the United States, according to an investigation by The Times. The newspaper reported that the company paid Infantino the sum in 2024, in addition to the remuneration recorded in FIFA’s annual report.

The Slovenian announced his decision on Thursday during a meeting with the presidents and general secretaries of UEFA’s 55 national associations in Berlin, accepting their unanimous request that he reconsider his previously declared intention to step down when his current mandate expires.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped four places to 30th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, losing their position among Africa’s top five after a difficult international window.

Argentina have been forced to reconsider the future of Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt after FIFA regulations prevented the national team from permanently retiring the number.

The battle between FIFA and UEFA has intensified, with world football's governing body accusing its European counterpart of waging a misinformation campaign and attempting to influence the race for the FIFA presidency.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to the organisation's 211 member associations proposing an external review of the body's decision-making processes.

The joint assessment mission, which began on Monday, September 14, brings FIFA and CAF officials into discussions with Nigerian football stakeholders following a wave of resignations that has left the NFF facing questions over its leadership structure, governance and electoral process.

The two governing bodies are also preparing to send a joint delegation to Abuja as they seek to establish what happened, following the mass resignation of senior NFF officials and determine the appropriate next steps.

The dispute has escalated after leaked legal documents reportedly revealed that UEFA is preparing to pursue criminal claims against Infantino and potentially other FIFA officials and advisers over the abandoned proposal.

group of current and former footballers has publicly called for change at the top of world football, saying major decisions are being made without enough consideration for players or supporters.