Browsing: Gianni Infantino

FIFA has abandoned its proposal to sell a 20% stake in a new unit managing World Cup events, intended to raise $4.2 billion, following significant opposition from member associations, particularly UEFA. President Gianni Infantino acknowledged the divisions the plan caused and confirmed the project’s discontinuation.

FIFA’s Fan Festival in Toronto was forced to carry out an emergency evacuation midway through Mexico’s World Cup opener against South Africa…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed unanimous support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president in 2027. This endorsement follows a meeting prior to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, reinforcing his position despite FIFA’s term limits, which do not apply to his initial partial term.

With 50 days until the FIFA World Cup, concerns grow over social and logistical issues impacting the event. Critics highlight exorbitant ticket prices, transport fare hikes, and Iran’s uncertain participation amid ongoing regional tensions, alongside rising violence in Mexico that raises security alarms for attendees.

Women’s World Cup 2023: Fifa president Gianni Infantino on battle for equality Fifa’s president Gianni Infantino has said women who…