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Qatar has escalated its dispute with the Asian Football Confederation, arguing the AFC president lacked authority to sign a joint letter criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino without consulting member associations.
Qatar has challenged the Asian Football Confederation's decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in criticising FIFA President Gianni Infantino, arguing it was not consulted before the three confederations issued their joint letter.
The head of European players' union FIFPRO has warned FIFA requires fundamental governance reforms rather than a simple leadership transition, citing deep institutional mistrust following Infantino's botched World Cup commercialisation proposal.
South Korea's football association admitted wrongdoing over alleged sexual bribery of foreign referees. Japan's football body now investigates four Japanese officials accused of being recipients during 2011-2012 matches.
FIFA has issued a robust defence of President Gianni Infantino's leadership, rejecting any challenges to his mandate that fall outside the organisation's formal statutes. The statement comes as divisions intensify ahead of his bid for re-election.
South Korean police have raided the football association as part of an investigation into Hong Myung-bo's appointment as national team coach, with authorities examining allegations of obstructed business operations in the wake of the squad's underwhelming World Cup showing.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure as the Asian Football Confederation rejects plans to privatise World Cup operations. The decision, following similar rejections from UEFA and CONCACAF, represents a major setback for the Swiss administrator.
FIFA intends to establish a commercial subsidiary and invite private investors to purchase minority stakes, targeting US$4.2 billion in funding to boost payouts to member federations and expand football development globally.
India's football aspirations remain distant as systemic failures plague the sport. Ranked 138th globally with a population of 1.45 billion, the country failed to qualify for next year's Asian Cup, highlighting deep governance and development challenges.