FOOTBALL fans around the world flocked in their millions to the Fifa ballot yesterday. Sadly, it wasn’t for a vote to determine Gianni Infantino’s future but the start of the lottery which will see thousands of tickets dished out at random ahead of the World Cup. Good luck if you’ve thrown your h... Read more
The Sun - Dec 12
"What should have been a celebration of the beautiful game at the FIFA World Cup draw instead curdled into a tawdry display of political fawning over Donald Trump" Read more
Mirror - Dec 05GIANNI INFANTINO has been in charge of FIFA since 2016, when he took over from Sepp Blatter. The Italian, who was re-elected in 2019, has courted controversy for his off-script comments at times. But has made sure the Qatar World Cup and Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand have run smo... Read more
The Sun - Dec 05
For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into into courting the most divisive politician on EarthGianni Infantino was 18 years old the first time he ran for office. It was a presidential election at FC Brig-Glis, the local amateur football club in t... Read more
Theguardiantheguardian - Nov 30
FIFA has launched a stinging rebuke of FIFPro, world players' union, accusing the organisation of 'grandstanding', 'blackmail' and 'operating in opacity'. Read more
Mail Online - Jul 27