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Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
BBC News Saturday 08 August 2026, 21:47 UTC 1 min read
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Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.
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