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Gianni Infantino

FIFA boss Infantino's Board of Peace appearance does not violate political neutrality, IOC says

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attends the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

IOC boss Kirsty Coventry hails Milano-Cortina Winter Games as a success

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - IOC Press Conference - Milan, Italy - February 20, 2026 IOC President Kirsty Coventry during the Press Conference REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - IOC Press Conference - Milan, Italy - February 20, 2026 IOC President Kirsty Coventry during the Press Conference REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

Fifa president Gianni Infantino looking on at the end of the women’s singles final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on Feb 14, 2026.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino looking on at the end of the women’s singles final match at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha on Feb 14, 2026.

UEFA chief opposes staging domestic league matches abroad

Soccer Football - 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress - Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium - February 12, 2026 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the event REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Soccer Football - 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress - Brussels Expo, Brussels, Belgium - February 12, 2026 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin during the event REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA resale site

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Dec 29 defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Dec 29 defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino favours ending Russia ban

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London.

Brazil to bid for 2029 Club World Cup as Lula meets Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to journalists after a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi
FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to journalists after a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino holding a 2026 World Cup final match ticket that was presented to President Trump, as he makes an announcement on the showpiece, while US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on in the White House in August 2025.
US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino holding a 2026 World Cup final match ticket that was presented to President Trump, as he makes an announcement on the showpiece, while US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on in the White House in August 2025.

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.

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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.