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FIFA crisis deepens as Infantino faces opposition

FIFA decries 'concerted' effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens The world governing body of football, FIFA, is embroiled in a deepening crisis over the leadership of President Gianni Infantino.

The latest salvo from Infantino himself comes after he denied allegations that UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was general secretary at the European governing body.

FIFA's statement on Saturday warning against attempts to "undermine" Infantino indicates the organization is bracing itself for a long and potentially contentious battle.

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