Gianni Infantino

FIFA task force meets to examine Gianni Infantino's tournament plans

FIFA president Gianni Infantino proposes a revamped Club World Cup, which would be played every four years with up to 24 teams, while his Nations League would take the form of a mini World Cup with an eight teams.

Dec 10, 2018, 10:21 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi thanks FIFA chief after receiving special jersey at G20 Summit

Prime Minister Modi thanked the FIFA president for presenting him with the special jersey and said that it is impossible to not think about football when in Argentina.

Dec 02, 2018, 14:51 PM IST

South American final in Madrid is a one-off, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The second leg of the final between River Plate and Boca Juniors was postponed on Nov. 24 after the Boca team bus was attacked and players injured as it approached River’s Monumental stadium.

Dec 01, 2018, 23:58 PM IST

Super League players would risk a World Cup ban: FIFA President Gianni Infantino

A 16-team Super League would replace the Champions League and feature 11 `founders`- including Lionel Messi`s Barcelona and Real Madrid- who could not be relegated for the first 20 years.

Nov 08, 2018, 20:46 PM IST

Russia inaugurates FIFA World Cup with ceremony boycotted by Western leaders

Key Western leaders boycotted the ceremony to avoid legitimizing the Putin state.

Jun 15, 2018, 11:58 AM IST

Russia ready to welcome the world: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

Russia is "100 percent ready" to host the World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday as he addressed concerns about racism, human rights and security in the host country a week before the tournament begins.

Jun 07, 2018, 09:29 AM IST

FIFA begins talks on ambitious new competitions

FIFA began talks on Monday over two new proposed competitions which could reshape international soccer and be worth billions of dollars to the global soccer body.

May 01, 2018, 09:32 AM IST

FIFA lifts three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international matches

FIFA has lifted its three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international football, a move hailed by the country`s sports authorities on Saturday as a boost for its most popular game.

Mar 17, 2018, 17:29 PM IST

Video assistant referee (VAR) to get FIFA green signal for 2018 World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, will oversee the governing body's meeting in Bogota happy to give the green light to the system despite a long, personal spell of scepticism.

Mar 15, 2018, 15:07 PM IST

VAR set for FIFA World Cup 2018 approval

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting in Zurich is widely expected to rubber-stamp the move already backed by FIFA's top brass, including president Gianni Infantino

Mar 03, 2018, 13:22 PM IST

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino says Saudi-Iran spat should keep out of football

Saudi clubs have refused to play in Iran since the kingdom broke off relations in January 2016 forcing AFC Champions League fixtures with Iranian clubs to be played in neutral Oman.

Mar 01, 2018, 17:40 PM IST

Gianni Infantino still committed to Video Assistant Referees (VAR) at World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has not had any second thoughts about using video assistant referees (VAR) at this year`s World Cup, he told Reuters on Monday, despite recent controversies involving the new technology.

Feb 26, 2018, 22:17 PM IST

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino sets VAR ruling for next month

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday said football`s governing body will decide next month whether to officially endorse the video assistant referee, a move that could see the controversial technology used at the World Cup.

Feb 08, 2018, 19:13 PM IST

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gives his backing to the controversial video assistant referee technology

FIFA have yet to confirm whether the VAR will be used at next year's World Cup in Russia.

Dec 28, 2017, 22:21 PM IST

FIFA thanks West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's role in India's successful hosting of U-17 World Cup

The Salt Lake Stadium had hosted 11 matches of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, including the final. Kolkata co-hosted the mega event along with New Delhi, Guwahati, Navi Mumbai, Kochi and Margao.

Nov 04, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

FIFA no longer 'toxic' as World Cup prize money rises to 400m USD

Infantino hailed the increase to $400 million in prize money for next year`s World Cup in Russia -- including $38 million for the winning team -- as a sign of FIFA`s success.

Oct 27, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino hails U-17 World Cup as 'resounding success', but no commitment on U-20 bid

AIFF has submitted India's bid to host the U-20 World Cup so that the momentum of hosting a successful U-17 World Cup is not lost and India continue to remain engaged at the global stage.

Oct 27, 2017, 19:35 PM IST