…Despite being met by resounding boos as he walked on to the pitch with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Trump basked in the attention at the end of a tournament he has called “the most successful sporting event maybe in the history of the world.” Trump briefly lingered on stage as Infantino tried to lead him away while…

…Small. Perhaps spurred on by the success of the 48-team format, powerful FIFA president Gianni Infantino has dangled the possibility of enlarging it even further to 64. “Would we welcome an even bigger World Cup in four years? ‘No’ is the simple answer,” said Stevens. “There has to be a point at which fans and punters…

…ahead of Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina, where he addressed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and praised the tournament. “You should choose the United States of America again. This time we will leave Canada and Mexico out,” Trump said. He also suggested FIFA award the tournament to another host before return…

…sent Argentina into the World Cup final against Spain. Speaking alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino at an event in New York, Trump suggested England’s approach after taking the lead contributed to their elimination. Trump questions Kane’s positioning Trump referred to England captain Harry Kane, whom he said he h…

…before the host nation was knocked out by Belgium in the round of 16. FIFA President Gianni Infantino had previously teased the president's attendance, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has now officially confirmed that Trump will be in the VIP suites for the showpiece finale.However, the close relations…

…on the disciplinary process. Among the questions asked were whether FIFA president Gianni Infantino had requested the committee to suspend Balogun’s ban and why England defender Jarell Quansah received a different punishment for a similar offence. Al Kamali did not respond to any of the questions as he entered the stad…

…claim that FIFA refereeing can be influenced by anyone, not even by the FIFA President (Gianni Infantino). "Match officials make honest decisions and, just like players and coaches, they always try to do their best." Egypt claim they were 'cheated' Following the defeat, Hassan accused officials of denying Egypt a place…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino to face ethics complaint over Trump involvement in Folarin Balogun red card controversy FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, is being referred to Olympic ethics investigators for a possible breach of political neutrality after U.S. President Donald Trump's involvement in striker Folarin B…

…La Liga clubs up to €700 million annually in lost revenue. In a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Tebas described the sponsorship as incompatible with football's efforts to protect broadcasting rights."The fact that FIFA is signing a partnership with a company whose service actively facilitates the piracy of s…

…His broadcasts during the tournament have featured appearances from FIFA president Gianni Infantino and former football star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The latest incident comes just days after another racism controversy at the tournament involving France captain Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe condemned comments made by Paraguayan sen…

…the bombshell ruling followed a personal call by President Donald Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino urging him to review Balogun's punishment. Javier Tebas, the president of the Spanish football federation, on Tuesday attacked the reprieve. Posting on social media, Tebas called the decision "the tip of the iceberg o…

…integrity. He is an exemplary professional.” Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the “horrible” decision to hand a red card to Balogun, but said he did not request it be overturned. The Republican president — who said “I understand sports really well” — acknowledged that he was initiall…

…the forward eligible to play. Sources told AFP Trump personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, asking him to review Balogun’s punishment. Former Liverpool manager Klopp, who is set to become the next Germany manager after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation on Friday, hit out at the decision. “It’s a red card, eve…

…that the bombshell ruling followed a personal call by President Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino urging him to review Balogun's punishment, two sources confirmed to AFP. Trump greeted news of the decision with jubilation. "Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!" the president w…

The White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter. The report, first published by the Associated Press on Sunday, said the source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not auth…

…inaugural recipient of the Fifa Peace Prize, collecting the award from Fifa president Gianni Infantino last December"Sadly, right now, the most vulnerable in Africa and across the world have been shut out entirely," Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president and chief executive of Global Refuge, a non-profit organisation which…

…linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.Fifa president Gianni Infantino visited the Iran team in the dressing room following the game against New Zealand as tensions continue.Multiple "integral" members of their backroom staff were denied entry visas for the US while the FFIRI called on Fifa…