Tag: FIFA President Gianni Infantino
FIFA rejects criticism over ticket costs, entry restrictions
Infantino described the situation as unfortunate but maintained that FIFA cannot overrule border control agencies or government authorities. He said…
World Cup 2026: FIFA President Infantino named in criminal complaint days to kick-off
It also claimed that Infantino was “first and foremost” among those who allegedly attempted to block Platini’s candidacy.
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…