A positive step – FIFA’s Gianni Infantino defends Saudi Arabia World Cup award
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia and his close relationship with United States president Donald Trump.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Saudi World Cup, Donald Trump Relationship
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday stood by his governing body's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with Donald Trump. The Gulf kingdom was controversially handed the right to host the World Cup at a FIFA Congress in December despite concerns about its human rights record, the risks to migrant labourers and criminalisation of same-sex relationships. The process followed by FIFA was also criticised by the Norwegian football federation but, speaking in Belfast on Friday, Infantino said: "There was a Congress decision, uniting the entire world.
A positive step – FIFA's Gianni Infantino defends Saudi Arabia World Cup award and Donald Trump connection
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia and his close relationship with United States president Donald Trump.
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Drawing Piala Dunia Antarklub 2025 ikut dimeriahkan "kehadiran" Donald Trump. Presiden terpilih Amerika Serikat itu memuji-muji Presiden FIFA Gianni Infantino.
Turkish league violence unacceptable, says FIFA chief Infantino
ANKARA : Violence in the Turkish Super Lig is "unacceptable", FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Monday as he called on authorities to take action following a brawl after Fenerbahce's 3-2 win at Trabzonspor.
World Cup was expanded to help Scotland qualify, FIFA's Infantino jokes
FIFA's decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams was made to give Scotland a chance to return to the finals after nearly 30 years, FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked as he hailed their qualification for the Euro 2024 in Germany.
FIFA completely opposed to 'blue cards', chief Infantino says
FIFA is against the International Football Association Board's proposal for so-called 'blue cards', President Gianni Infantino said, adding that he was unaware of the idea before it caught the public eye.
FIFA chief Infantino repeats call for action against racism
PARIS: FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his call for action to tackle the increase in racist incidents in football when he spoke at the UEFA Congress on Thursday (Feb 8).