Gianni Infantino
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny over payment linked to alleged affair
Football | Aug 08, 2026, 06:32 AM ISTFIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny after UEFA confirmed a departure payment to a woman linked to an alleged affair. Infantino has denied the allegations as he remains under pressure over his abandoned World Cup private investment plans.
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'He has lied': Luis Figo asks for Gianni Infantino's resignation amid FIFA World Cup share chaos
Football | Aug 06, 2026, 03:03 PM ISTFormer Portuguese footballer Luis Figo took centre stage and demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the latter decided to sell FIFA World Cup stakes for the upcoming edition, giving private investors a share in ticketing and marketing.
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FIFA president Infantino scraps World Cup sell-off plan after massive backlash
Football | Aug 01, 2026, 01:46 PM ISTGianni Infantino had proposed making a USD 20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors. However, his proposed plan was met with severe backlash from UEFA, Concacaf and AFC, following which Infantino has decided to abandon his plan.
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UEFA slams FIFA over controversial red-card U-turn on USA star after Donald Trump's intervention
Football | Jul 06, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTWith FIFA reversing the red-card decision of the USA's Folarin Balogun ahead of their round of 16 clash against Belgium, UEFA came forward and released a statement, condemning FIFA of their actions, and calling them out on the same.
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FIFA launches new award to honour individuals for actions for peace and unity
Football | Nov 06, 2025, 08:56 PM ISTFIFA has introduced the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” to honour individuals promoting peace and unity through football. The first award will be presented by President Gianni Infantino on December 5, 2025, at the World Cup 2026 Final Draw.
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FIFA to collaborate with Coldplay to produce half-time show in World Cup 2026 final
Football | Mar 05, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTFIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the World Cup 2026 final will have a half-time show. Coldplay's Chris Martin and Phil Harvey are likely to play a major role in designing the show. The final will be taking place on July 19 in New York.
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FIFA U-17 World Cup: FIFA President likely to visit India, may call on Modi to discuss on football
Football | Sep 19, 2022, 07:12 PM ISTFIFA U-17 World Cup: Infantino's visit, if it takes place, will coincide with the final leg of the FIFA Women's U-17 world Cup, which is to be held in the country from October 11 to 30.
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FIFA Club World Cup postponed to make way for internationals: Gianni Infantino
Football | Dec 09, 2020, 09:09 PM ISTSpeaking at the virtually-held AFC Congress, Infantino said FIFA's decision shows "solidarity" among the international football community, to make way for the UEFA European Championship and Copa America
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino tests positive for COVID-19
Cricket | Oct 27, 2020, 09:37 PM ISTThe governing body of world football said that Infantino has mild symptoms and "has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for 10 days.
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FIFA Club World Cup unlikely to happen this year due to coronavirus pandemic: Gianni Infantino
Football | Sep 18, 2020, 11:54 PM ISTThe seven-club competition was due to be staged for a second consecutive year by Qatar as part of preparations for the Gulf nation hosting the World Cup in 2022.
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Serie A: FIFA president Gianni Infantino urges Italy to allow fans back in football stadiums
Football | Sep 09, 2020, 11:38 PM ISTThe FIFA president meets Italian Premier on the day to discuss the possibility of bringing back fans to stadiums as Serie A 2020-21 season begins in 10 days
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FIFA expects $120 million income drop but same profit through 2022
Football | Aug 19, 2020, 05:07 PM ISTCost-cutting is also predicted to help offset a $200 million hit from being unable to stage a revamped Club World Cup in June 2021, when Europe and South America stage their postponed continental championships.
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FIFA damage 'irreversible' over investigation into Gianni Infantino
Football | Aug 04, 2020, 08:32 AM ISTInfantino's talks with Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber about the sprawling investigation into football corruption has put them both in the sights of a special prosecutor.