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Gianni Infantino

FIFA boss Infantino condemns Senegal players and staff's behaviour in Africa Cup of Nations final

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 18, 2026 Senegal players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 18, 2026 Senegal players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino condemns Senegal for ‘unacceptable scenes’ in Afcon final

A Senegal fan clashing with security as supporters invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on Jan 18.  Senegal eventually won the match 1-0 in extra time.
A Senegal fan clashing with security as supporters invade the pitch after Morocco were awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the Africa Cup of Nations final at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on Jan 18.  Senegal eventually won the match 1-0 in extra time.

CAF president rejects accusation of FIFA influence

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Round of 16 - South Africa v Cameroon - Al Medina Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 4, 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino and CAF president Patrice Motsepe in the stands before the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Round of 16 - South Africa v Cameroon - Al Medina Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 4, 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino and CAF president Patrice Motsepe in the stands before the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

FIFA receives record 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

Soccer Football - World Cup Playoff Tournament and European Playoff draws - FIFA Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland- November 20, 2025 General view of a built replica of Trionda, the official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026 REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Soccer Football - World Cup Playoff Tournament and European Playoff draws - FIFA Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland- November 20, 2025 General view of a built replica of Trionda, the official match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026 REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has stressed that revenues from the 2026 World Cup will be reinvested in football all over the world.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has stressed that revenues from the 2026 World Cup will be reinvested in football all over the world.

FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Gianni Infantino says

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, citing heavy demand.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, citing heavy demand.

FIFA agrees 50% rise in prize money for 2026 World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 General view of the FIFA World Cup trophy during the draw Pool via REUTERS/Mandel Ngan
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 General view of the FIFA World Cup trophy during the draw Pool via REUTERS/Mandel Ngan

Report: FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused of ethics breach

FIFA president Gianni Infantino presents United States President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino presents United States President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw.

FIFA apologises to Argentina coach over World Cup trophy gloves rule

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule Announced - Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 6, 2025 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni holding the FIFA World Cup trophy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule announcement REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule Announced - Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 6, 2025 FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni holding the FIFA World Cup trophy during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule announcement REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

On The Ball

Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino’s show at World Cup draw suggests it’ll be style over substance at 2026 Finals

US President Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the World Cup 2026 draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Dec 5.
US President Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the World Cup 2026 draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on Dec 5.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.