Gianni Infantino scrambling for his future in Morocco with Colombia next

The Guardian Sport Wednesday 05 August 2026, 21:05 UTC By Matt Hughes 1 min read

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Under-pressure Fifa president seeks out allies in AfricaHeading to South America to get Conmebol supportGianni Infantino is continuing to fight for his future after holding crisis talks with senior officials in Rabat on Wednesday. The under-pressure Fifa president has spent the last week in Morocco after attending Throne Day celebrations to mark the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession, and will fly to Colombia on Thursday to attend the inauguration of the country’s new...

Under-pressure Fifa president seeks out allies in Africa
Heading to South America to get Conmebol support

Gianni Infantino is continuing to fight for his future after holding crisis talks with senior officials in Rabat on Wednesday.

The under-pressure Fifa president has spent the last week in Morocco after attending Throne Day celebrations to mark the 27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession, and will fly to Colombia on Thursday to attend the inauguration of the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, in the city of Cali.

Gianni Infantino (PERSON) Morocco (LOCATION) Colombia (LOCATION) Fifa (ORG) AfricaHeading (LOCATION) South America (LOCATION) Conmebol (PERSON) Infantino (PERSON) Rabat (LOCATION) Throne Day (EVENT) Mohammed VI’s (PERSON) Abelardo de la Espriella (PERSON) Cali (LOCATION)

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