Berita Desk delivers breaking news, politics, business, sports and lifestyle coverage from Malaysia and Southeast Asia — trusted, timely and independent.
The Royal Dutch Football Association has withdrawn support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino and called for a complete restructuring of world soccer's governing body, proposing an international summit in Amsterdam to chart FIFA's future direction.
FIFA has issued a forceful defence of President Gianni Infantino, rejecting any challenge to his leadership authority and dismissing criticism as unfounded attacks designed to undermine the organisation.
Jordan's football chief has accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of attempting blackmail by linking assistance to the kingdom's FA with a personal endorsement, amid broader leadership challenges at FIFA.
UEFA has formally notified FIFA President Gianni Infantino that it is considering legal action over a now-abandoned plan to sell approximately 20 per cent of FIFA's commercial rights to private investors, demanding preservation of all related documents.
UEFA and its 55 member nations have voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in opposition to proposed plans allowing external investors to acquire stakes in the World Cup, citing transparency and governance failures.
A senior US House Democrat has initiated an investigation into FIFA, alleging the organisation sought favourable treatment from the Trump administration in exchange for dropping corruption cases and engaging in ticket price manipulation.
Russian FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich has temporarily suspended his duties following EU sanctions imposed over Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim leader.
Donald Trump will present the trophy at Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, months after requesting FIFA review a red card decision involving US striker Folarin Balogun. His high-profile role underscores his courting of sports spotlight amid sliding approval ratings.
Rights organisations have challenged FIFA's claims of running the most inclusive World Cup, pointing to restrictive US visa policies that prevented supporters and workers from countries including Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan from attending the tournament.