FIFA ethics committee drops Infantino case
August 20, 2020 | 09:59
FIFA's ethics committee on Wednesday decided to close its case against president Gianni Infantino, who is facing a criminal probe in Switzerland over suspected collusion with the country's top prosecutor.
FIFA plan new cash injection for women's game ahead of 2023 World Cup
October 23, 2019 | 08:52
FIFA is hoping to renegotiate contracts already signed for the next women's World Cup in 2023 as it looks to increase the amount of money going to players, sources have told AFP.
FIFA to organise 'big event' in fight against AIDS, malaria and TB 1
October 12, 2019 | 08:53
FIFA are organising an event to raise funds and awareness to tackle AIDS, tubercolosis and malaria, their president Gianni Infantino told AFP on Friday (Oct 11).
Platini blasts Infantino, says he has 'no legitimacy'
June 04, 2019 | 09:05
The former head of European football Michel Platini has blasted FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of his re-election saying he has "no legitimacy" and that he previously mocked women's football.
IOC eyes 10 new board members but omits Coe and Infantino
May 23, 2019 | 16:01
The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday (May 22) announced 10 fresh candidates for its executive board, a list that omits athletics supremo Sebastian Coe and FIFA head Gianni Infantino.
Blatter plans to sue FIFA and Infantino
May 09, 2019 | 09:41
Former FIFA boss Sepp Blatter plans to sue world football's governing body and his successor for allegedly spreading "false information" and damaging his reputation, according to a news report published on Wednesday (May 8).
FIFA backs 48-team World Cup in 2022
March 16, 2019 | 12:04
FIFA moved a step closer on Friday (Mar 15) to expanding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams and hopes to confirm the plans in June if a suitable co-host can be found.
FIFA president Infantino deplores 'idiots' who ruined Copa Libertadores party
December 02, 2018 | 10:36
FIFA President Gianni Infantino lamented that "idiots ruined the party" for everyone after the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final was moved to Madrid following fan violence.
Blatter urges investigation of Infantino's meetings with Swiss prosecutor
November 22, 2018 | 15:46
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter called for an investigation into his successor Gianni Infantino, after Switzerland's Attorney General admitted meeting the current boss of world football's governing body.
FIFA boss says Russia 'absolutely ready' for World Cup
May 04, 2018 | 08:33
Gianni Infantino met Putin in the Black Sea resort of Sochi as Russia races against the clock to put the finishing touches on preparations for the Jun 14-July 15 final.
FIFA to give VAR green light at World Cup
March 16, 2018 | 10:11
FIFA is expected to rubber-stamp video assistant referee technology (VAR) for this summer's World Cup despite lingering opposition from within and outside football.
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