Gianni Infantino rumors, news

• Infantino: Let computers decide transfer fees

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reupped the idea of setting football transfer fees by algorithm instead of clubs negotiating a market value price for contracted players....2024
• FIFA: Teams should 'forfeit' for racist fan abuse

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement on Saturday that teams whose fans engage in racist abuse should be made to forfeit following incidents in Italy's Serie A and England's Championship....2024
• 29-day FIFA Club World Cup in U.S. set for '25

FIFA's revamped Club World Cup planned for 2025 and set to feature 32 teams will be played from June 15 to July 13 in the U.S., Gianni Infantino confirmed on Sunday....2023
• Prosecutors end probe into FIFA boss Infantino

Criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his dealings with former Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber have been closed....2023
• FIFA chief Infantino writes to Israel, Palestine FAs

Gianni Infantino wrote letters to the Israeli and Palestinian FAs on Friday expressing condolences over the loss of life in the region....2023
• Hegerberg hits out at Infantino's equality speech

Former Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg led the backlash against Gianni Infantino on Friday after he said women need to "pick the right battles."...2023

2024
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in a statement on Saturday that teams whose fans engage in racist abuse should be made to forfeit following incidents in Italy's Serie A and England's Championship."

2023
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on the eve of the Women's World Cup that he couldn't guarantee prize money would go directly to players, despite calls from players' union FIFPRO for such guarantees."

2022
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested the European Championship could take place every two years."

2021
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he believes he has majority backing for his biennial World Cup plan."

2020
"FIFA president Gianni Infantino looking to move FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA Club World Cup from next summer"

2019
" FIFA president Gianni Infantino running unopposed, set to be re-elected in June "

2018
" President Donald Trump meets FIFA's Gianni Infantino, receives red card at White House "

2017
"Gianni Infantino says the tournament is still set to be held in Qatar"

• Infantino: Let computers decide transfer fees
2024
• FIFA flags Women's World Cup blackout in Europe

Europe's top nations face a blackout for this year's World Cup unless media organisations improve their offers, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said....2023

• FIFA allowing the Women’s World Cup to honor indigenous people is a rare W
Photo by Wang Qi/Xinhua via Getty Images The flags of first people and traditional names will all be features. When the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off later this month you might be a little confused by the numerous flags flying and names given to locations around Australia and New Zealand. It’s a rare moment of clarity from FIFA, and a wonderful move by organizers to ensure the indigenou...2023
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• FIFA pres: Biennial WC means Euros every 2 yrs

2022

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• FIFA: Stick to football, not politics at World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has urged the 32 nations preparing for the World Cup in Qatar to focus on the game and avoid political issues....2022
• FIFA chief urges ceasefire in Ukraine during WC

FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued a plea for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine for the duration of the 2022 World Cup....2022
• Gianni Infantino elected as FIFA's ninth president
2016
• US Soccer Federation's Sunil Gulati applauds election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president
2016
• Infantino: 'Majority' in favor of biennial World Cup

2021
• Infantino slams Europe in remarkable speech

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lashed out at what he described as "hypocrisy" and "racism" from countries moralising about the Qatar World Cup....2022
• FIFA president Gianni Infantino looking to move FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA Club World Cup from next summer
2020

• Infantino slams Serie A, floats NBA-style playoff
Gianni Infantino criticised Italy's Serie A suggesting that playoff systems could be an alternative to the conventional home-and-away format....2020

• Chinese President Xi Jinping meets FIFA's Gianni Infantino
BEIJING (AP) Chinese President Xi Jinping met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday amid speculation that China could be planning to bid for a future World Cup....2017
• Chinese President Xi Jinping meets FIFA's Gianni Infantino
BEIJING (AP) Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid speculation that China could be planning to bid for a future World Cup....2017