Fifa president Gianni Infantino
FIFA president urges fight against racism in football
After numerous instances of abuse hurled at Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior, among others, Infantino told a meeting of South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) there were "problems" in the sport.
FIFA completely opposed to 'blue cards': Infantino
The proposal from football's rule making body to introduce 'blue cards', which gives referees the power to send players off for 10 minutes for dissent or committing cynical fouls, was discussed with FIFA at the IFAB's Annual General Meeting in Scotland.
Infantino condemns 'abhorrent' racism during games in Italy, England
The head of the world governing body said there was no place for discrimination of any kind in football or broader society.
‘No place in football for this kind of violence’ seen at Maracana: Infantino
Tempers had flared in the Maracana stands moments before kick-off, with Brazilian police using batons.
Women's World Cup will win over the sceptics: Infantino
The sport's governing body expects 2 billion people to tune in for the 64-game tournament being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, with the event set to kick off in Auckland on Thursday
Vinicius to lead new anti-racism committee : FIFA
"There will be no more football with racism in it. The games should be stopped immediately when it happens. Enough is enough," Infantino said on Thursday
World Cup 2026 teams to be based in 'clusters': Infantino
For the first time the next World Cup will include 48 teams -- up from 32 -- and will be co-hosted by three countries, another first
FIFA boss Infantino in Pele wake selfie row
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino insisted Wednesday he would never be disrespectful to Pele as he came under fire over a photo call at the Brazilian legend's wake.
Best World Cup for FIFA, but not for migrant workers
There has been demands for FIFA to set up a compensation fund for migrant workers.
Football: Deep division as FIFA decides on expanded World Cup
FIFA's governing council is set to decide on Tuesday whether to expand the World Cup, a controversial idea that has created deep divisions among global football's most powerful camps.
48-team WC to boost revenue
Increasing the World Cup from 32 teams to 48, as proposed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, would generate an additional $640 million (605 million euros), according to a confidential FIFA report seen by AFP on Friday.
European elite oppose WC expansion
The powerful body representing Europe's top clubs on Thursday said it opposed the proposed enlargement of the World Cup, saying leading players were already under too much strain.
Football: Asia backs 48-team World Cup, says FIFA boss
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Thursday said Asian countries backed his plan to expand the World Cup to 48 teams -- and added that up to three countries should be allowed to co-host the tournament.
Football: FIFA's Infantino urges zero tolerance for child abuse
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has called for "zero tolerance" of child abuse in football and promised to look into ways the global governing body can do more to prevent it in the wake of the scandal sweeping the game in England.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposes 48-team World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday he would like to expand the number of teams in the World Cup to 48 by adding a one-match playoff at the tournament's start.
Infantino meets with Maradona
Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona, a long-time critic of FIFA, has talks in Paris with its president Gianni Infantino, the global soccer body said on Tuesday.
FIFA chief slams 'enemies' painting him as 'greedy'
FIFA's new chief Gianni Infantino accuses "enemies" of trying to paint him as greedy, and voices surprise at revelations that his disgraced predecessor and his deputies awarded themselves millions in dubious bonuses.
FIFA headquarters searched, documents seized
Swiss investigators search FIFA's Zurich headquarters and seize documents, the country's prosecution authority says, while FIFA says the search targets sacked deputy general secretary Markus Kattner.
Leicester City skipper Wes Morgan credits team spirit for historic title triumph
Leicester City captain Wes Morgan is over the moon about his side's historic English Premier League triumph and credits the spirit within the team for the fairytale turnaround.
