Infantino looks set to stay as FIFA president despite resignation calls
Gianni Infantino looks set to stay in office, according to The Japan Times, even as federations call for his resignation and FIFA faces a wider fight over governance.
What happened
Gianni Infantino looks set to remain FIFA president despite the organisation facing a new internal conflict over power, according to The Japan Times; CNA published a headline_only report repeating the same framing.13
Federations have called for Infantino to step down.2
Infantino has called for a 'culture of dialogue' and said he wants an approach that is not about generating positive headlines.2
One possible outcome floated is a governance compromise in which Infantino stays in office but gives up some power.1
Where accounts differ
Each account is attributed to who makes it. We do not judge between them.
Whether Infantino is set to stay as FIFA president amid calls to resign
The Japan Times
Infantino looks set to stay in office, with a possible governance compromise in which he keeps his role but gives up some power.1
CNA (headline only, same framing as The Japan Times)
Repeats the same headline claim that Infantino looks set to stay while FIFA faces a new power struggle.3
ABC News (Australia)
Federations are calling for Infantino to step down, and Infantino has responded by calling for a 'culture of dialogue.'2
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed specify which federations are calling for Infantino's resignation.
- None of the outlets reviewed detail the specific powers or governance changes at the center of the dispute.
- None of the outlets reviewed report a timeline for when this power struggle might be resolved.
- S1 (Japan Times) and S3 (CNA) share an identical headline, and S3 is headline_only, so it is unclear whether S3 represents independent reporting or a repost of the same story.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
East Asia
- 1The Japan TimesJPPrivate
Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power
Southeast Asia
- 3CNASGState-controlled
Infantino looks set to stay, but FIFA faces a new war over power
Oceania
- 2ABC News (Australia)AUPublic broadcaster
Infantino calls for 'culture of dialogue' amid resignation calls