A defiant Gianni Infantino has lobbied Donald Trump-aligned nations to help him hang on to power at Fifa. As he refuses to resign amid no-confidence vote threats, the crisis-engulfed Fifa president has been contacting states for support.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his proposal "will not proceed" after UEFA — the European football association that includes powerhouses such as Spain, France, England and Germany — unanimously threatened to boycott all FIFA competitions going forward.

The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.

ZURICH, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Gianni Infantino's position as FIFA president looks untenable following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial rights, the head of Europe's professional football leagues said on Sunday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup privatization plan faced backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, Asian Football Confederation, and within FIFA.

Just days after his plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup to private investors via a new entity, Gianni Infantino has insisted FIFA is to "unite" despite the uproar

Three confederations were hard against the idea. The other three didn't exactly voice support either.