Overview
- Gianni Infantino has traveled to Morocco to shore up allies after the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal collapsed and prompted public calls for his resignation from figures such as Luis Figo.
- UEFA leaders, major European clubs and former players have united in criticism of the FFE plan for its secrecy and commercial risks, and some are exploring an extraordinary Congress or other political moves to challenge his presidency.
- Several U.S. 2026 World Cup host cities are formally seeking unpaid verbal 'legacy' payments they say FIFA promised, adding a separate financial dispute to the governance crisis.
- In Argentina the Senate removed the contested chapter on foreign land sales from the 'Ley de Inviolabilidad de la Propiedad Privada,' leaving Minister Federico Sturzenegger politically weakened after a related port practicaje decree forced a government reversal.
- On the pitch, Jesús Castillo is reported to have agreed terms with Espérance of Tunisia, Nahuel Molina is close to a move from Atlético to Roma, Maximiliano Salas joined Independiente Rivadavia on loan and criticized River, Boca has advanced talks for Enner Valencia, and Horacio Melgarejo has appealed a one-year Liga 1 ban.