Tag: Gianni Infantino
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FIFA President, Infantino, congratulates Gusau and new NFF Board
President of world football-ruling body, FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino has sent a message of congratulations to the new President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau and members of his new Board, following the Elective General Assembly of the NFF that took place in Benin City last Friday.
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Infantino reveals how Nigeria can host FIFA competitions
Infantino reveals how Nigeria can host FIFA competitions
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You are either in or out, FIFA warns Super League clubs
FIFA President Gianni Infantino told the 12 breakaway European Super League clubs on Tuesday that they could not be “half in, half out” of the established football system. He added that they must face up to the reality of their decision. Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Liverpool and Juventus are among the members of…
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Infantino’s message to Pinnick after winning Fifa Council seat
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is optimistic NFF president Amaju Pinnick will make a meaningful contribution to the development of football after his election as a member of the Fifa Council. Pinnick clinched the highly coveted seat after defeating Malawian FA president Walter Nyamilandu during the 43rd Caf General Assembly in Rabat. The 50-year-old, thus, became…
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Blatter slams FIFA committee after probe closed against Infantino
Former FIFA chief Joseph Blatter has criticised world football’s governing body after its ethics committee decided to drop a case against current President Gianni Infantino. “Nothing surprises me anymore,’’ Blatter, who was forced out in 2015 by the ethics committee, said on Thursday. According to him, FIFA’s controlling bodies are no longer independent under Gianni…
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Former FIFA President Blatter calls for Infantino’s suspension
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has called for the suspension of his successor, Gianni Infantino, by the global football body after criminal proceedings were opened against Infantino in Switzerland. Swiss authorities said on Thursday that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss by a special prosecutor looking into meetings he had with the…
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino faces criminal charges
The Swiss special federal public prosecutor has opened criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The proceedings follow an investigation by the prosecutor, Stefan Keller, into complaints regarding meetings between Infantino, Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber and the chief public prosecutor of the Upper Valais, Rinaldo Arnold. A statement from the Swiss federal council said…
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BREAKING: FIFA pledges 32-team Women's World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has pledged to increase the size of the Women’s World Cup to 32 teams and double its prize money, and launch a women’s Club World Cup. After calling the current tournament “the best women’s World Cup ever”, Infantino set out a five-point plan to make sure football “seizes this opportunity”. Bidding…
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FIFA president Infantino set to run for another term
Gianni Infantino is set to serve a second term as Fifa president after being the only candidate entered in June’s election. The 48-year-old succeeded Sepp Blatter as the head of world football’s governing body in February 2016. The election will take place on 5 June in Paris before the women’s World Cup, which starts two…
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48-team World Cup in Qatar has wide support – FIFA
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, said a majority of national soccer federations were in favour of expanding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams. Infantino said a decision would be made by March, although it was still not clear whether an enlarged tournament would be feasible as it would be “difficult” to stage in…