Gianni Infantino seeks reelection as FIFA hammered by Norwegian FA chief

The head of Norway’s FA has launched an extraordinary attack on FIFA’s decision to award the World Cup to Qatar, in front of delegates at a congress being held in the Gulf country, as Gianni Infantino confirmed he would stand again as president. Lise Klaveness attacked Qatar’s human rights record and laws which criminalise same-sex relationships, but it did not go down well with everyone that was attending Ad/> Ahead of tomorrow’s draw for the tournament, Klaveness said: «We cannot ignore the calls for change. How FIFA runs the game has so much to say for how football is perceived — in every confederation and in every association.

FIFA must act as a role model. /> Football'FIFA must lead' — Norwegian FA president urges stronger stance on human rightsAN HOUR AGO »My dreams are still about football. Football for boys and girls, all colours, straight and queer.

«In 2010, World Cups were awarded by FIFA in unacceptable ways with unacceptable consequences. Human rights, equality, democracy, the core interests of football, were not in the starting XI until many years later. FIFA has addressed these issues, but there is still a long way to go.