Gianni Infantino insists he is in charge at World Cup after beer ban controversy FIFA confirmed on Friday Budweiser would no longer be sold within the perimeter of the eight World Cup stadia. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
"As a gay man" - Ex-Sky Sports reporter Bryan Swanson addresses Qatar press conference Swanson, who these days works as FIFA's director of media relations, addressed a press conference after FIFA president Gianni Infantino had launched into a robust defence of Qatar's laws Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
"Today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled": Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Europeans should 'apologise' before criticising Qatar during bizarre rant Fifa boss Gianni Infantino says Europe should apologise for its own history Manchester Evening News · Nov 19, 2022
Gianni Infantino: Europeans should look at themselves before criticising Qatar Infantino spoke for an hour before facing questions. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
England and Wales plan to defy Fifa with OneLove armbands at World Cup Harry Kane and Gareth Bale are expected to still wear armbands in support of LGBTQ+ rights after Fifa announced its own slogans The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022
FIFA president blasts ‘hypocrisy’ of Western critics of World Cup host Qatar FIFA president Gianni Infantino blasted the "hypocrisy" of Western critics of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, making a passionate defence of the World Cup in the Gulf state on the eve of the kick-off. France 24 · Nov 19, 2022
Gianni Infantino launches extraordinary rant against western ‘hypocrisy’ over Qatar World Cup criticism FIFA president Gianni Infantino this morning launched a remarkable defence of Qatar and the most controversial World Cup in history, accusing Western critics of gross hypocrisy. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022
Huge scale of workers' 'forced labour' abuse in Qatar uncovered on the eve of World Cup The UK's Trade Union Congress (TUC) says it has found evidence of widespread wage theft and workers forced to pay extortionate recruitment fees in order to help the Gulf State prepare for the tournament Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Gianni Infantino insists FIFA is ‘200 per cent’ in control of the World Cup after last-minute stadium beer ban FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted he feels ”200 percent in control” of the World Cup after the governing body changed its policy on selling alcohol inside stadiums in Qatar 48 hours before the opening match. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022
Every word of 'staggering' speech by FIFA president Gianni Infantino on eve of World Cup FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been heavily criticised for his speech on the eve of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar Liverpool Echo · Nov 19, 2022
FIFA chief slams the West's criticism of Qatar as 'hypocrisy' Gianni Infantino said Europeans should be "apologising for next 3,000 years before starting to give moral lessons to people" Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022
FIFA head says fans should be able to abstain at World Cup FIFA president Gianni Infantino has downplayed Qatar’s last minute ban on the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums as nothing more than a brief inconvenience to spectators The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022
Gianni Infantino in bizarre World Cup speech as he compares his red hair to LGBTQ+ and migrant workers plight The game’s global governing body has been slaughtered for the decision to take the finals to the Middle East state. Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022
FIFA president Gianni Infantino walks into World Cup press conference and unleashes extraordinary attack Infantino defended Qatar and blasted the 'hypocrisy' of European countries Wales Online · Nov 19, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022 FIFA president Gianni Infantino hits back at Qatar critics in speech The game’s global governing body has been attacked for its decision to take the World Cup to Qatar.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 World Cup 2022: Infantino turns on Qatar critics, plus latest news – as it happened News and buildup to the 2022 World Cup ahead of kick-off in Qatar on Sunday
Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022 FIFA chief Gianni Infantino slams Qatar criticism in bizarre World Cup press conference FIFA president Gianni Infantino produced some remarkable quotes during a controversial speech ahead of the World Cup in Qatar in which he defended the host nation
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022 Gianni Infantino: Fifa’s re-elected president spins an ever-spreading web of influence A stand-alone runner to oversee the game despite vocal critics in several quarters as the most controversial World Cup in history approaches – but what is Fifa’s real role and responsibility now?
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022 Infantino says double standard behind World Cup critics FIFA president Gianni Infantino targets European critics of World Cup host Qatar and suggests a moral double standard in his home continent
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022 Fifa president Gianni Infantino at World Cup: ‘Today I feel gay, I feel disabled, I feel a migrant worker’ In a bizarre monologue, Infantino criticises Western media for giving ‘moral lessons’ about Qatar’s abuse of migrant workers and LGBT+ rights ahead of the World Cup
Bangkok Post · Nov 19, 2022 Fifa chief accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy' DOHA: Fifa president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar's human rights record on Saturday, blasting the "hypocrisy" of Western critics on the eve of the World Cup kick-off.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022 To acquiesce to Macron’s call to stay silent on Qatar would be a crime in itself The president of France has said politics should be kept out of sport but his request is not only an insult but a semantic impossibility
The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022 Welcome to bizarre Qatar: a World Cup you won't forget - Joe Callaghan It was a Thursday, apparently…Thursday December 2, 2010. Just 12 years but a lifetime ago at the same time.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2022 Catcalls dog Qatar's moment in the World Cup limelight In his poem Die Lorelei, Heinrich Heine touched on the stillness of the Rhine in his portrait of the legendary mermaid who lured sailors to their doom on the rocks along the river. Just shy of 200 years after Heine's masterpiece, no siren songs have been required to attract footballers…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2022 FA ready to back Gianni Infantino re-election bid – on a number of conditions Calendar concerns and human rights criteria for future tournaments are in the FA’s thinking.