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Infantino Faces Possible Leadership Challenge as Council Calls EGM

Published August 2, 2026 · Updated August 2, 2026 · The Guardian

FIFA council members are pushing for an extraordinary general meeting to review the lifting of Folarin Balogun’s suspension, a move that could challenge Gianni Infantino’s leadership.

Council members have called for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to investigate the decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, citing concerns over the process that involved high‑profile phone calls. The meeting could trigger a leadership challenge for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who had previously announced plans to divest stakes in the World Cup. amunra-online.pl

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