https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/fifa/ The latest Flip News stories on FIFA. en-GB Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:23:24 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/efc-al-khelaifi-global-clubs-body/ https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/efc-al-khelaifi-global-clubs-body/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:46:00 GMT EFC chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi used the Copenhagen general assembly to unveil plans for a "World Football Clubs" body, announce Barcelona's return to the organisation and say Real Madrid are "in the process of returning". Tom Ellery football EFC UEFA FIFA Flip News https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/infantino-fifa-payouts-member-associations/ https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/infantino-fifa-payouts-member-associations/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT In a letter seen by Reuters, FIFA president Gianni Infantino ordered an assessment of proposals to pay billions from reserves to the 211 member associations, with a recommendation going to the FIFA Council on 15 October — but said no amount has been committed. Tom Ellery Gianni Infantino FIFA World Cup football finance Reuters https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/leagues-lead-fifa-reform-calls/ https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/leagues-lead-fifa-reform-calls/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga have issued a joint statement demanding governance reform at FIFA, accusing Gianni Infantino of promoting 'exploitative ideas' after his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup. Tom Ellery FIFA Premier League La Liga Gianni Infantino Al Jazeera https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/infantino-fifa-reform/ https://flipnews.co.uk/sport/infantino-fifa-reform/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed an independent external review of the organisation's governance framework, in a letter sent to the FIFA Council and the presidents of all 211 member associations. Tom Ellery Gianni Infantino FIFA FIFA Council football governance World Cup Reuters