Gianni Infantino

Gianni Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires in tense exchange

May 01, 2026 11:32 am

Infantino appealed to the Israel and Palestine functionaries by saying: “President Rajoub, Vice President Suliman, let's work together. Let's work together to give hope to the children. Let's work together for that.”

Iran football team coming to USA ‘for sure’ to play in World Cup, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

April 16, 2026 11:27 am

Iran are scheduled to play two of their group-stage games in California’s Inglewood with their third game to be played in Seattle.

'Can't solve geopolitical conflicts': FIFA president Infantino rules out World Cup schedule changes despite Iran-US tensions

March 20, 2026 12:20 am

Despite Iran beginning negotiations with FIFA earlier this week to move their World Cup matches out of the United States to Mexico, Infantino ruled out the possibility of changes to the schedule.

FIFA World Cup: Infantino says Donald Trump assured him that Iran football team can come to USA

March 11, 2026 1:11 pm

In the statement, Infantino also said: "We all need an event like the FIFA World Cup to bring people together now more than ever, and I sincerely thank the President of the United States for his support, as it shows once again that football unites the world."

IOC to 'look into' Gianni Infantino's political neutrality after FIFA chief attends Donald Trump peace board event

February 21, 2026 5:41 pm

When Trump recently hosted the peace board event on Thursday in Washington DC, Infantino was at hand, and signed a partnership on behalf of the international soccer governing body, which is likely to see $75 million of soccer funds invested in Gaza

2026 FIFA World Cup: ‘For the first time in history also, no Brit was arrested': FIFA president Gianni Infantino takes a jibe over British fans amid tickets row

January 23, 2026 7:15 pm

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been criticised by fans for high priced tickets in comparison to past World Cups

Without World Cup ticket revenue ‘there’d be no football in 150 countries’, says Infantino

December 30, 2025 2:01 pm

The FIFA boss has staunchly defended the exorbitant pricing of tickets for the 2026 edition, points out to demand—“5 days we received 150 million ticket requests.”

FIFA announces first ‘Peace Prize’ ahead of World Cup draw: Will Trump be the recipient?

November 06, 2025 9:52 am

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described Trump as “a close friend” and said he admires the president’s energy and directness.

Infantino promises retractable roofs for 2026 FIFA World Cup, but can they douse the heat

July 13, 2025 3:22 pm

Only four stadiums in the US have roofs, and they are designed for NFL games in winter.

Luis Rubiales kiss 'spoiled' Spain's celebrations, says Gianni Infantino

September 01, 2023 10:23 am

The world governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation (RFEF) chief Rubiales and suspended him from all soccer-related activities for three months after kissing Hermoso during the trophy presentation ceremony after the final on August 20.

Gianni Infantino Becomes Fifa's New President: What His Appointment Means

February 27, 2016 3:26 pm