Tag: Fifa

Premier League joins top European leagues in call for reforms to way Fifa is run
25 September 2026 Off

Premier League joins top European leagues in call for reforms to way Fifa is run

By Total Football News

The Premier League has joined three of its top European counterparts in calling for “fundamental” reform of the way that Fifa is run, claiming its president Gianni Infantino has “actively promoted exploitative ideas”.

In a joint statement with Spain’s La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga, and Italy’s Serie A, the English top flight says it is speaking out “because we understand how Fifa’s relentless expansionism affects everyone”.

The four leagues say the

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Fabio Paratici ban: Sporting director returns to Tottenham Hotspur after 30-month Fifa ban
18 October 2025 Off

Fabio Paratici ban: Sporting director returns to Tottenham Hotspur after 30-month Fifa ban

By Total Football News

Tottenham Hotspur have announced that Fabio Paratici will return to his role of sporting director two and a half years after he was banned by Fifa.

BBC Sport reported in May that talks were under way about a possible comeback for the 53-year-old.

Paratici will hold the position of joint sporting director with Johan Lange and oversee Spurs’ men’s football strategy including performance development, scouting and recruitment.

He resigned from

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Premier League agent spending criticised by Fifa boss Gianni Infantino
19 April 2024 0

Premier League agent spending criticised by Fifa boss Gianni Infantino

By Total Football News
Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Fifa has been trying to cap the amount of money agents can earn from deals

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has criticised Premier League clubs’ spending on agents.

The head of football’s world governing body said more money should be going to “the clubs that trained and developed the players signed from abroad”.

Premier League clubs spent a combined £409.5m on agents and intermediaries in the 12 months to February 2024,

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