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FIFA condemns Senegal walk-off drama that rocked AFCON Final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned Senegal’s brief walk-off protest during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, warning…
Why I took selfie at Pele’s ceremony: Infantino replies critics
In the case of the selfie, he explained that "Pelé’s teammates asked to do a selfie of all of us…
U.S. coach on Infantino’s speech: ‘He has right to his opinions, we have right to ours’
United States coach Gregg Berhalter stressed his team are not in Qatar to focus on off-field matters, though he indicated…
‘A dark day for football’ – Infantino reacts to stampede at Indonesian match
FIFA president Gianni Infantino offered his condolences on "a dark day" after at least 174 people were killed in a…
FIFA president Infantino sends message to Putin amid Russia ban
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to engage in dialogue and stop the war in…
Biennial world cup will stop African migration to Europe: Infantino
”We need to give hope to Africans so they don’t need to cross the Mediterranean in order to find, maybe,…
How Nigeria can host FIFA competitions: Infantino
Infantino said FIFA was ready to work more closely with Nigeria to develop the game and host more grade A…
Sanwo-Olu, FIFA President Infantino grace Aisha Buhari’s Cup kick-off
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday was joined by the President of the Federation International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, to attend…
Infantino meets Vladimir Putin
FIFA president Gianni Infantino met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday in Moscow, the world football governing body said.
Infantino backs African football restart at CHAN: Statement
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has concluded a two-day trip to Cameroon, where he key officials of CAF and Cameroon Football.
Just In: FIFA President Infantino contracts Coronavirus
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, football’s world governing body said in a statement on Tuesday.
FIFA kicks against moves to investigate Infantino by Swiss authorities
Global football ruling body FIFA says there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president,…
Football will be different post-coronavirus: Infantino
Football will be totally different when it eventually resumes after the coronavirus outbreak, the head of global body FIFA Gianni…
Infantino ready to push ahead with Women’s World League plan
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he will push again for the creation of a Women’s World League in spite of…
WWC: French president, Infantino booed over pay disparity
The crowd at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final match on Sunday in Lyon booed FIFA president Gianni Infantino…
FIFA pressures Iran to allow women access to matches
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ramped up the pressure on Iran to ensure local female football fans are allowed to…
Infantino re-elected FIFA chief for fresh term
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was re-elected unopposed today at the congress of world football’s governing body in Paris, with a…
FIFA congratulates Pinnick on re-election as NFF President
Gianni Infantino, President of World Football ruling body, FIFA has sent a congratulatory message to Amaju Pinnick on his re-election…
“Pinnick is the President of NFF for FIFA”
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino says the world football ruling body recognises only Amaju Pinnick as president of Nigeria Football Federation…
Germany’s surprise exit: Infantino says ‘That’s football’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday reacted to Germany’s surprise exit from the World Cup group stage with a smile.
Libya: FIFA to lift ban on international football matches
President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, says the ban on international football matches in Libya will be lifted soon.
Football is Life in Nigeria – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described Nigeria as a country with unquantifiable passion and love for football, and where football…
World Cup: Russian president meets FIFA boss
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday met with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Moscow to discuss preparation works for the…
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African teams to increase from 5 to 7 at the World Cup – Infantino
Africa will get an additional two World Cup finals places should the tournament be expanded to 40 teams from 2026,…
Buhari meets FIFA President, Obasanjo behind closed doors
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja met separately with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former President Olusegun Obasanjo behind…
Learn to accept defeat, Saraki to football administrators
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has urged football administrators to learn to accept defeat in the interest of the…
I’ll receive FIFA president if he comes not Pinnick- Giwa
Chris Giwa, the factional President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), said on Thursday that he would receive the FIFA…
FIFA dismiss report of Infantino probe
FIFA denied on Friday reports in German media that president Gianni Infantino was under investigation for a possible ethics violation.…
FIFA President , Gianni Infantino to visit Nigeria
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday announced that President of Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, will…
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FIFA president to visit Nigeria
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday announced that President of Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, will…