Gianni Infantino

FIFA vs UEFA: Infantino Faces Growing Challenge Ahead of 2027 Election

The battle between FIFA and UEFA has intensified, with world football's governing body accusing its European counterpart of waging a misinformation campaign and attempting to influence the race for the FIFA presidency.

Infantino Calls for External FIFA Review After Investment Plan Collapse

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to the organisation's 211 member associations proposing an external review of the body's decision-making processes.

FIFA Official Sacked After Criticising Infantino’s Controversial Plan

FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has left the organisation less than three weeks after publicly criticising Gianni Infantino's abandoned commercial plan. Lamour described the proposal as the "project of one person" and said FIFA's administration had been...

What Really Happened at FIFA’s Emergency Meeting? 7 Major Decisions Explained

Gianni Infantino survived the biggest leadership crisis of his FIFA presidency after an emergency meeting in Morocco ended with the governing body's top executives publicly reaffirming their support. FIFA admitted mistakes in handling the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise...

Emergency FIFA Meeting Called After World Cup Proposal Sparks Global Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called an emergency executive meeting in Morocco following intense criticism over the governing body's abandoned commercial restructuring proposal. Senior FIFA figures, including Arsène Wenger, Secretary General Mattias Grafström, and Jordan FA President Prince...

Three More Countries Turn Against Infantino After FIFA’s $4.2bn Plan Collapses

 Wales, Serbia, and Sweden have withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president.  The coordinated move comes days after FIFA abandoned its controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a proposed $4.2 billion commercial venture.  The...

Pinnick Backs Infantino’s FFE Proposal: 5 Key Things The Former NFF Boss Told Arise TV

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), describing it as a major opportunity for football development. Pinnick believes the plan could provide millions...

FIFA’s Infantino Cleared By IOC Over Trump Political Neutrality Investigation

February 23, (THEWILL) — Football's global governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that its president, Gianni Infantino, has been cleared of wrongdoing by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following a review into whether he violated rules requiring political neutrality...

FIFA President Infantino Condemns Alleged Racist Abuse Of Vinicius

February 18, (THEWILL) — FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, condemned the alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid forward, Vinicius Junior, during Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League clash with Benfica in Lisbon. The incident took place after Vinicius Jr scored the...

Infantino Defends Club World Cup Format Amid Player Workload Concerns

June 22, (THEWILL) – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the expanded Club World Cup, calling it “something special” despite ongoing criticism from fans, players, and observers. Speaking at the Fanatics Fest event in New York on Saturday, Infantino...
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Captives In Minefield: Kidnappers Turn Forests Into Death Traps As Woman Gives Birth In Captivity

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