The Latest Breaking News from Gianni Infantino

FIFA considering bonkers World Cup change as Gianni Infantino proposes 100 minute games

The rule change could be in place by the time the major tournament kicks off this winter in Qatar.

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2022

Boris Johnson slams Fifa president Gianni Infantino after missing World Cup draw

The Prime Minister has urged the Fifa chief to refrain from permitting Russian presence and participation in any future tournaments including the 2022 World Cup

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Tantalising World Cup draw adds first layer of gloss to Qatar’s morally bankrupt tournament

Even if it was impossible not to be dazzled by the glamour of Fifa’s elaborate draw ceremony in Doha, it was just as impossible not to escape the politics entwined in this World Cup

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Mandela, Gandhi … Infantino? Yes, it’s Fifa Congress time again

In today’s Fiver: The Human Rights World Cup, Nigeria and USA! USA!! USA!!!

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Qatar 2022 is here – a tainted World Cup barely worthy of the name

We’re here for Friday’s group stage draw but we’re here because of off-field decisions with far-reaching consequences. So as the draw makes Qatar 2022 ‘real’, is this a real World Cup?

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Qatar’s human rights record takes centre stage at FIFA Congress

Norway’s football chief lashes out at FIFA and Qatar while World Cup hosts, governing body point to labour reforms made.

Al Jazeera · Mar 31, 2022

Qatar World Cup chief bites back after criticism from Norwegian FA

Dispute over the legacy of staging the men’s World Cup in Qatar broke out on the floor of the Fifa Congress on Thursday

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Russian Football Union defends attendance at FIFA Congress

Russian football’s governing body is not suspended from FIFA, but its national teams and club sides are.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Qatar’s right to stage World Cup questioned amid calls to ensure LGBTQI+ safety

FIFA has been urged to “act as a role model” in the global game.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Fifa heads for record $7bn revenues

DOHA: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is on target to reap record revenues of US$7 billion on the back of this year's Qatar World Cup, president Gianni Infantino said Thursday as experts predicted a long-term financial boom for football.

Bangkok Post · Mar 31, 2022