Tag: FIFA President Gianni Infantino
AFCON final: FIFA president slams Senegal over ‘unacceptable scenes’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned Senegalese players and officials over what he described as “unacceptable scenes” that marred Sunday’s…
World Cup: No guarantee for players’ bonus, says Infantino
FIFA will pay out $110 million in total prize money to the 32 teams at the 2023 World Cup, a…
Women’s World Cup will win over sceptics, says Infantino
The ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup runs from July 20 to Aug. 20.
Infantino re-elected FIFA president
Infantino was first elected in an Extraordinary Congress in 2016 following the resignation of his predecessor Sepp Blatter, and retained…
Criticism of Qatar hypocritical – Infantino
“None of them, because if you change the legislation it means less profit. But we did, and FIFA generates much…
Infantino only candidate for March’s presidential election – FIFA
The German football federation announced on Wednesday that it would not openly support Infantino but would also not nominate an…
Qatar World Cup: FIFA begs for Russia, Ukraine ceasefire
As an alternative, he proposed some humanitarian corridors “or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as the…
FIFA President Infantino lauds Aisha Buhari
The first lady, Aisha Buhari, has expressed the need for parents to encourage their children, especially the girl-child, to venture…
Buhari: Soccer great unifier in Nigeria, meets Infantino
Buhari spoke at a meeting with a delegation of FIFA led by its president Gianni Infantino and the president of…
FIFA President, CAF Chiefs, other to grace Aisha Buhari Cup
President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe will also be attending the tournament.
FIFA president meets Trump to discuss 2026 World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has met U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss preparations for the 2026 World Cup, the global…
FIFA to Swiss prosecutors: No reason for Infantino probe
FIFA said on Sunday there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president, Gianni Infantino,…
FIFA chief talent-spot ‘world class’ Trump!
As head of world football, Gianni Infantino knows a thing or two about athletes and on Tuesday he talent-spotted one…
FIFA President makes statement on shameful scenes in Bulgaria
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for "new, stronger and more effective ways to eradicate racism in football" after the…
Infantino demands tough measures on racism in Italian football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged Italian football authorities to hand out stadium bans for supporters guilty of racism after another…
Afghan abuse scandal: Infantino rejects criticism of FIFA
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday strongly rejected criticism of the global ruling body’s handling of the sexual abuse scandal…
Lennart Johansson’s death: I am heartbroken says FIFA chief Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the death of long-serving UEFA President Lennart Johansson has made him heartbroken.
Sepp Blatter: I want to sue Infantino, FIFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is running unopposed in his bid for a second term as the head of world football’s…
FIFA’s Infantino in trouble
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to ignite new opposition Friday in Kigali, Rwanda over his ambition to introduce two…
2026 World cup: Infantino promises “fair, transparent” bidding process
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described the bid process for the 2026 World Cup as “fair, objective and transparent” after…
Iran plans to give women access to stadiums – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday said he had been told by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani that there were plans…
FIFA committed to using VAR at World Cup – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has not had any second thoughts about using video assistant referees (VAR) at this…
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FIFA big wigs will no longer visit Lagos – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday released the itinerary of FIFA President Gianni Infantino who is due in Nigeria…