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Opinion: Resistance to Infantino's Fifa Builds, Belatedly

Aug 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

The commentary describes growing resistance from federation leaders against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, years after earlier plans to commercialize the organization's rights and the Qatar World Cup. It uses the Moroccan city of Salé, home to Fifa's African headquarters since last July, and its rapid urban transformation as a backdrop for the current situation. The piece questions why pushback from within football emerged only now.