Infantino faces dissent on call with European football heads
3 years, 2 months ago

Infantino faces dissent on call with European football heads

Associated Press  

If Gianni Infantino was in any doubt how divisive his rule of world football has become, it was revealed to the FIFA president during an hour-long video call with leaders of European federations. “We trusted you to create an organization that transcends the divisions and brings unity,” Răzvan Burleanu, the Romanian Football Federation president who sits on the FIFA Council, said to Infantino. “If a majority in FIFA decides to adopt the proposal on biennial World Cups,” Finnish federation president Ari Lahti told Infantino, “the Nordic Football Associations will need to consider further actions and scenarios that are closer to our fundamental values than what the current FIFA proposal stands for.” UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has already suggested Europe could boycott the World Cup if Infantino pushed ahead with the ending the current quadrennial format. “I’m seriously seriously asking you and FIFA not to push for a vote because that could have terrible consequences for football,” Ceferin told Infantino. “Not just because there will be severe consequences that we will have to take but also because the stakeholders like clubs and leagues don’t have a voting right and this idea is detrimental to their existence.” Perhaps the first indication was obtained that Infantino might back away from the project he has largely left to be presented by FIFA chief of global football development Arsene Wenger, the former Arsenal manager.

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Trump and Infantino: Club World Cup draw becomes a tale of two presidents
1 month ago

Trump and Infantino: Club World Cup draw becomes a tale of two presidents

New York Times  

It began with a music video, entitled Fiesta de Campeones, with lyrics that told us, “Football unites the world” and, “It’s a FIFA party, we know how to celebrate.” In a Telemundo studio in Miami, things started weird and rarely became any less surreal over almost two hours as FIFA oversaw the draw for its revamped Club World Cup competition, …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England
11 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England

News 18  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse, following racist incidents in Italy and England on Saturday. “The players affected by Saturday’s events have my undivided support.” Fans aimed monkey chants at AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during Milan’s dramatic 3-2 win at Udinese, with …

‘It’s so patronising’: Gianni Infantino criticised for comments on women ahead of World Cup final
1 year, 4 months ago

‘It’s so patronising’: Gianni Infantino criticised for comments on women ahead of World Cup final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gianni Infantino’s comments have sparked reaction on social …

Full solidarity: FIFA president Gianni Infantino offers support to Vinicius Jr after racism row
1 year, 7 months ago

Full solidarity: FIFA president Gianni Infantino offers support to Vinicius Jr after racism row

India Today  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his support for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr after the player faced racial slurs from fans during a match at Valencia's Mestalla Stadium. In response, Infantino released a statement emphasising FIFA's solidarity with the player and condemning racism both in football and society. The incident involving Vinicius has attracted widespread attention, with Brazil President Luiz …

Gianni Infantino, elected by no one, sweeps to power again as Fifa president
1 year, 9 months ago

Gianni Infantino, elected by no one, sweeps to power again as Fifa president

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fifa presidents are only supposed to serve a maximum of three four-year …

Gianni Infantino re-elected as Fifa president unopposed, and with bizarre message for critics
1 year, 9 months ago

Gianni Infantino re-elected as Fifa president unopposed, and with bizarre message for critics

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Infantino stood unopposed, making his re-election as head of football’s governing body …

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027
1 year, 9 months ago

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

Firstpost  

Gianni Infantino, who succeeded the disgraced Sepp Blatter in 2016, was waved in for a third term by acclamation Kigali, Rwanda: Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of FIFA until 2027 after standing unopposed at the congress of world football’s governing body on Thursday. The 52-year-old Swiss lawyer, who succeeded the disgraced Sepp Blatter in 2016, was waved in …

FIFA president Gianni Infantino - disparaged yet indestructible
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino - disparaged yet indestructible

Firstpost  

Gianni Infantino is for a second time running unopposed for the presidency of the world football’s governing body which he has led since 2016 Kigali: Disparaged and yet seemingly indestructible, Gianni Infantino is poised to start a third term at the head of FIFA on Thursday. Read | Gianni Infantino to be re-elected FIFA president as voters share World Cup …

Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president
1 year, 9 months ago

Gianni Infantino re-elected unopposed as FIFA president

Al Jazeera  

Infantino is confirmed in office by acclamation at the congress of world football’s ruling body in Kigali, Rwanda. Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of FIFA for four more years, after running unopposed at the congress of world football’s ruling body. Infantino’s re-election was a formality after no other candidate came forward, even if he is not universally popular …

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino quizzed by Swiss prosecutors
1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino quizzed by Swiss prosecutors

Firstpost  

Geneva: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has been quizzed by two Swiss prosecutors appointed to take over an investigation into his alleged secret meetings with the country’s former prosecution chief, one of the magistrates confirmed to AFP on Wednesday. “However, I do not comment on the time, scope and purpose of this hearing.” Earlier Wednesday, news outlets Le Monde and Sueddeutsche …

Ex-FIFA President Blatter criticizes successor FIFA Infantino’s plans for World Cup formats
2 years ago

Ex-FIFA President Blatter criticizes successor FIFA Infantino’s plans for World Cup formats

The Hindu  

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is criticising successor Gianni Infantino’s plans for a 48-team World Cup and an expanded Club World Cup. In an interview with German weekly Die Zeit released Wednesday, Blatter said that “what is happening at the moment is an over-commercialisation of the game.” “There are attempts to squeeze more and more out of the lemon — …

Philipp Lahm claims FIFA President Gianni Infantino is 'taking advantage of the game'
2 years ago

Philipp Lahm claims FIFA President Gianni Infantino is 'taking advantage of the game'

Daily Mail  

Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm has torn into FIFA President Gianni Infantino and accused him of 'taking advantage of the game'. Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm has torn into FIFA President Gianni Infantino Lahm - who won the 2014 World Cup - accused Infantino of 'taking advantage of the game' In his column for the editorial network Germany, via Sport1, …

Gianni Infantino | The master of ceremonies
2 years, 1 month ago

Gianni Infantino | The master of ceremonies

The Hindu  

In the summer of 2015, when world football’s governing body FIFA was embroiled in a series of explosive corruption scandals with president Sepp Blatter at the helm, Gianni Infantino was leading a rather charmed life as general secretary of UEFA, European football’s leading organisation. However, the 52-year-old’s other pet projects such as a biennial World Cup and an expanded Club …

Denmark reignites European dispute with FIFA at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Denmark reignites European dispute with FIFA at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — European soccer showed its public frustration with FIFA president Gianni Infantino again Wednesday at the World Cup — this time in the Denmark camp. But let’s see if we can’t have a dialogue.” Denmark’s issues with the FIFA president pre-dated the World Cup, said Møller, who is a member of the UEFA executive committee, but the tensions …

Gary Neville SLAMS Gianni Infantino for 'inappropriate' speech likening himself to a migrant worker
2 years, 1 month ago

Gary Neville SLAMS Gianni Infantino for 'inappropriate' speech likening himself to a migrant worker

Daily Mail  

Gary Neville has condemned FIFA president Gianni Infantino as a 'terrible face for football' after he gave a bizarre speech on Saturday. The speech was widely condemned, including by Amnesty International, who accused him of 'dismissing the enormous price paid by migrant workers', and Neville did not hold back in his criticism. Gary Neville has criticised the FIFA president as …

FIFA chief Infantino slams Qatar critics as "hypocrites" and "racists"
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA chief Infantino slams Qatar critics as "hypocrites" and "racists"

Hindustan Times  

Gianni Infantino used his position as FIFA president to counterattack those critical of Qatar by calling them hypocrites and, at one point, racists. “It is not two regimes playing each other, not two ideologies, it is two football teams.” Repeatedly pointing out that all is far from perfect in many countries critical of Qatar, Infantino quoted a report from international …

Infantino scolds World Cup critics in extraordinary diatribe
2 years, 1 month ago

Infantino scolds World Cup critics in extraordinary diatribe

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Gianni Infantino said he feels gay. “Today I feel Qatari,” Infantino said Saturday at the start of his first news conference of the World Cup. In response to his comments, human rights group Amnesty International said Infantino was “brushing aside legitimate human rights criticisms” by dismissing the price paid by migrant workers to make the tournament possible …

Fans are left astonished by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino 'truly bizarre' press conference
2 years, 1 month ago

Fans are left astonished by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino 'truly bizarre' press conference

Daily Mail  

Likens own experience as a red-headed child to that of gay and disabled people Fans have been left astonished by FIFA president Gianni Infantino's speech as he hit out at criticism of Qatar from Europe on the eve of the World Cup. The president even likened his own experience as a red-headed child to that of gay and disabled people …

Europe should apologise for next 3000 years: FIFA president Infantino's explosive remarks ahead of World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Europe should apologise for next 3000 years: FIFA president Infantino's explosive remarks ahead of World Cup

India Today  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has given an explosive press conference a day ahead of the FIFA World Cup. With social media going berserk with criticism of Qatar and FIFA, Infantino delivered a rousing speech, stating that Europeans had no right to teach morals to the world. "I think for what we Europeans have been doing for 3,000 years around the …

Gianni Infantino’s tedious FIFA fairytale was all straw men and smoke bombs
2 years, 1 month ago

Gianni Infantino’s tedious FIFA fairytale was all straw men and smoke bombs

New York Times  

Almost exactly one hour and just shy of 5,000 words after telling his audience that he has been “pretty quiet in the last few months”, FIFA president Gianni Infantino finished his opening remarks. Ordinarily, if the boss of world football’s governing body told 400 journalists he had been to North Korea to persuade them to co-host a Women’s World Cup …

Infantino defends Qatar World Cup in bizarre outburst: ‘I feel gay, disabled … like a woman too!’
2 years, 1 month ago

Infantino defends Qatar World Cup in bizarre outburst: ‘I feel gay, disabled … like a woman too!’

New York Times  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has accused the West of “hypocrisy” towards its reporting on issues in World Cup host nation Qatar. I wonder why no-one recognises the progress made here since 2016.” GO DEEPER Human rights at the Qatar World Cup - a guide to everything you need to know Infantino has previously spoken about migrant workers’ rights in Qatar. …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Expects Five Billion To Watch Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Expects Five Billion To Watch Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022

News 18  

Football is much more than a sport, and has a “unique magic” power to bring people together, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino in an interview ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Infantino expected the FIFA World Cup in Qatar to be viewed by five billion people, more than half of the world’s population. Noting China’s plan to bid to …

Nations will not be muzzled by Infantino decree after World Cup letter
2 years, 2 months ago

Nations will not be muzzled by Infantino decree after World Cup letter

Daily Mail  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plea for World Cup teams to focus on football and forget about the politics in Qatar appears to have backfired in spectacular fashion as football saw a fresh wave of protests over human rights abuses in the Gulf state which hosts the World Cup this month. The FIFA president sparked outrage with his letter to competing …

Gianni Infantino’s letter about the World Cup is lamentable, irrational and dumbfoundingly stupid
2 years, 2 months ago

Gianni Infantino’s letter about the World Cup is lamentable, irrational and dumbfoundingly stupid

New York Times  

So here we are, almost two weeks before the World Cup and FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samoura dispatch their call to arms, landing in the laps of football federations competing at the tournament in Qatar. The FIFA website followed up Infantino’s appearance with a report entitled “FIFA President: Football can change the world.” Infantino with Putin …

Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president
2 years, 9 months ago

Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president

Firstpost  

“I want to tell you that I will be standing for re-election next year,” Infantino said at the congress of world football’s governing body in Doha. Infantino, a 52-year-old Swiss-Italian lawyer, was the secretary general of European governing body UEFA before becoming FIFA president in 2016 in the wake of the corruption scandal that brought down predecessor Sepp Blatter. His …

FIFA boss steps sharply back from contested biennial World Cup plan
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA boss steps sharply back from contested biennial World Cup plan

The Hindu  

Gianni Infantino has stepped sharply back from hotly contested plans for a biennial World Cup, telling world football’s leadership that FIFA had never proposed such an idea. "The last FIFA congress passed to the administration a vote, with 88 percent voted in favour, to study the feasibility of the World Cup every two years. European football’s president Aleksander Ceferin, who …

Infantino: Qatar 'not paradise' but World Cup seeing changes
2 years, 9 months ago

Infantino: Qatar 'not paradise' but World Cup seeing changes

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This is a World Cup hosting decision — the …

Infantino Sparks Anger Saying Biennial World Cup Could Prevent Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean
2 years, 11 months ago

Infantino Sparks Anger Saying Biennial World Cup Could Prevent Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean

News 18  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino sparked criticism on Wednesday when he said increased revenues from a biennial World Cup could create opportunities for Africans who otherwise may find “death in the sea” crossing the Mediterranean. He later said his address to the Council of Europe, the continent’s leading human rights organisation, had been “misinterpreted” and that he meant that football could …

FIFA links more World Cups to averting migrant deaths at sea
2 years, 11 months ago

FIFA links more World Cups to averting migrant deaths at sea

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA President Gianni Infantino linked his plan for biennial World Cups on Wednesday to giving more hope to Africans who risk their lives crossing the sea to Europe. FIFA and Wenger have been strongly resisted across European soccer since launching a formal proposal in September to organize men’s and women’s World Cups every two years instead of four. …

Gianni Infantino’s remark on African migrants labelled ‘completely unacceptable’
2 years, 11 months ago

Gianni Infantino’s remark on African migrants labelled ‘completely unacceptable’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s comments about African migrants …

FIFA drive for biennial World Cup stalls; no December vote
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA drive for biennial World Cup stalls; no December vote

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA’s drive to get approval in December for holding World Cups every two years stalled Wednesday, one day after its president met with fierce resistance from European soccer leaders. Gianni Infantino instead announced FIFA would host a remote “global summit” on Dec. 20 to discuss the future of international soccer and “try to reach a consensus.” That fell …

UEFA President warns Infantino of "terrible consequences" in pushing for World Cup vote
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA President warns Infantino of "terrible consequences" in pushing for World Cup vote

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has warned his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino against pushing ahead with a vote on the plan for a biennial World Cup saying there would be "terrible consequences" to such a move. READ | FIFA president Gianni Infantino highlights 'advantages' of biennial World Cup A decision on whether to hold an extraordinary congress or a summit, with …

UEFA warns of ‘terrible consequences’ of biennial World Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA warns of ‘terrible consequences’ of biennial World Cup

Al Jazeera  

UEFA’s head urges FIFA not to push for vote on a biennial World Cup, saying the idea is detrimental to clubs’ existence. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has warned his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino against pushing ahead with a vote on the plan for a biennial World Cup, saying there would be “terrible consequences” to such a move. “I am seriously …

Clubs accuse FIFA of legal breach, railroading World Cup overhaul
3 years, 3 months ago

Clubs accuse FIFA of legal breach, railroading World Cup overhaul

The Hindu  

European clubs joined forces on Friday to rebuke FIFA for trying to railroad through plans for biennial World Cups, warning of a destructive impact on world football. “ECA has therefore followed with grave concern and alarm FIFA’s launch of active PR campaigns and much pretence," the club body said in a statement to The Associated Press, "apparently seeking to railroad …

UEFA claims FIFA snubbed its request for talks about biennial World Cup plan
3 years, 3 months ago

UEFA claims FIFA snubbed its request for talks about biennial World Cup plan

Firstpost  

UEFA complained on Wednesday that Gianni Infantino’s world body has yet to respond to its request for talks to discuss the concerns of European nations. Intensifying its opposition to FIFA’s push for biennial World Cups, UEFA complained on Wednesday that Gianni Infantino’s world body has yet to respond to its request for talks to discuss the concerns of European nations. …

La Liga President Javier Tebas Claims FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino is Behind European Super League
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga President Javier Tebas Claims FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino is Behind European Super League

News 18  

La Liga president Javier Tebas has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino for being behind the failed European Super League project. Twelve of Europe’s top football clubs – Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur – announced the breakaway ESL. “I’ve said it before and I will say …

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino cautious about imposing sanctions on Super League clubs, says he prefers 'dialogue to conflict'
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino cautious about imposing sanctions on Super League clubs, says he prefers 'dialogue to conflict'

Firstpost  

Infantino said there were many possible avenues to promote “economic stability” and “competitive balance” in football. Lausanne: FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is not in favour of sanctions against the 12 clubs that tried to launch a European Super League, preferring “dialogue” on football reform. “By punishing a club, for example, you are also punishing players, coaches and fans, …

FIFA president Gianni Infantino to break silence as Super League plunges Europe into crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino to break silence as Super League plunges Europe into crisis

Firstpost  

European body UEFA will look to support from the world football chief at its congress in Switzerland as it attempts to quash an initiative that threatens its prized Champions League and the health of domestic competitions such as England’s Premier League. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is expected to deliver his verdict on the European Super League on Tuesday after the …

Infantino meets Trump to discuss 2026 FIFA World Cup - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Infantino meets Trump to discuss 2026 FIFA World Cup - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has met United States President Donald Trump to discuss preparations for the 2026 World Cup which the country will co-host with Mexico and Canada, the global football body said on Thursday. “President Infantino thanked President Trump for his great commitment to the success of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and his engagement in a bright future …

FIFA ethics body clears president Gianni Infantino of breach of ethics even as Swiss criminal case continues
4 years, 4 months ago

FIFA ethics body clears president Gianni Infantino of breach of ethics even as Swiss criminal case continues

Firstpost  

FIFA chief ethics investigator Maria Claudia Rojas ruled that not even a provisional suspension from duty for Infantino was required. Geneva: FIFA president Gianni Infantino can continue in office while under criminal investigation in Switzerland, the football body’s ethics committee ruled on Wednesday. Preliminary investigations into Infantino’s conduct — relating to his undisclosed meetings with Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber …

FIFA ethics body clears Infantino during Swiss criminal case - Football news
4 years, 4 months ago

FIFA ethics body clears Infantino during Swiss criminal case - Football news

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino can continue in office while under criminal investigation in Switzerland, the football body’s ethics committee ruled on Wednesday. Preliminary investigations into Infantino’s conduct — relating to his undisclosed meetings with Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber and taking a private flight on FIFA business from the Caribbean to Geneva — have been closed. In a statement published …

FIFA ethics body clears Infantino during Swiss criminal case
4 years, 4 months ago

FIFA ethics body clears Infantino during Swiss criminal case

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA president Gianni Infantino can continue in office while under criminal investigation in Switzerland, the soccer body’s ethics committee ruled Wednesday. Preliminary investigations into Infantino’s conduct -- relating to his undisclosed meetings with Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber and taking a private flight on FIFA business from the Caribbean to Geneva -- have been closed. In a statement …

Football United Behind Gianni Infantino, Says Leading FIFA Official
4 years, 4 months ago

Football United Behind Gianni Infantino, Says Leading FIFA Official

News 18  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, the subject of criminal proceedings in Switzerland, enjoys the unconditional support of football associations around the world, the global soccer body’s general secretary Fatma Samoura said on Friday. Swiss authorities said last month that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss by a special prosecutor looking into meetings he had with Swiss Attorney General …

Football united behind Infantino, says leading FIFA official
4 years, 4 months ago

Football united behind Infantino, says leading FIFA official

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, the subject of criminal proceedings in Switzerland, enjoys the unconditional support of football associations around the world, the global soccer body's general secretary Fatma Samoura said on Friday. Swiss authorities said last month that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss by a special prosecutor looking into meetings he had with Swiss Attorney General …

FIFA damage 'irreversible' over investigation into Infantino
4 years, 5 months ago

FIFA damage 'irreversible' over investigation into Infantino

The Hindu  

With Gianni Infantino’s running of world football being examined by a Swiss special prosecutor, FIFA’s hopes of shedding the image of scandal have been derailed by its president’s secret meetings with authorities. "It’s a matter of record now that there is a criminal investigation - we can’t erase that,” FIFA deputy secretary general Alasdair Bell told on Monday. "I don’t …

FIFA damage ‘irreversible’ over investigation into Infantino
4 years, 5 months ago

FIFA damage ‘irreversible’ over investigation into Infantino

Associated Press  

With Gianni Infantino’s running of world football being examined by a Swiss special prosecutor, FIFA’s hopes of shedding the image of scandal have been derailed by its president’s secret meetings with authorities. “It’s a matter of record now that there is a criminal investigation — we can’t erase that,” FIFA deputy secretary general Alasdair Bell told The Associated Press on …

No Reason for Swiss Authorities to Investigate Giano Infantino, FIFA States
4 years, 5 months ago

No Reason for Swiss Authorities to Investigate Giano Infantino, FIFA States

News 18  

Global soccer body FIFA has said there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president Gianni Infantino who will continue in his role as normal. Swiss authorities said on Thursday that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss by a special prosecutor looking into meetings he had with Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber. …

FIFA: Gianni Infantino should remain president during probe
4 years, 5 months ago

FIFA: Gianni Infantino should remain president during probe

The Hindu  

Gianni Infantino can remain FIFA president and should not be forced from power while under criminal investigation, world football’s governing body told The Associated Press. A Swiss special prosecutor opened a criminal case into Infantino’s conduct on Thursday over his meetings with the country’s attorney general who has been leading a sprawling investigation into football corruption. “The FIFA president is …

Former FIFA president Blatter calls for Infantino to be suspended
4 years, 5 months ago

Former FIFA president Blatter calls for Infantino to be suspended

The Hindu  

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called for his successor, Gianni Infantino, to be suspended after criminal proceedings were opened against Infantino in Switzerland. “For me, the situation is clear, that the FIFA ethics committee has to open a case against Infantino and so it has to suspend him,” Blatter, 84, said in a statement to Reuters. “As usual, any …

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