FIFA chief Gianni Infantino says India a 'football boom waiting to happen'
India will make their debut in the U-17 World Cup and the FIFA chief called the tournament a stepping stone for young footballers.
Aug 29, 2017, 23:31 PM IST
Confederations Cup 2017: Joachim Loew, Gianni Infantino give go-ahead call to Russia for World Cup 2018
Lars Stindl`s first-half goal in Sunday`s final sealed Germany`s 1-0 win over Chile, bringing down the curtain on the 2017 Confed Cup -- a warm-up for next year`s World Cup finals.
Jul 03, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
Video technology is the future of football, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino
In April, Infantino said that the technology would be used at the 2018 World Cup after "very positive feedback".
Jun 20, 2017, 09:07 AM IST
FIFA Confederations Cup: Russia, New Zealand primed for Saint Petersburg opener
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the opener along with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino at Saint Petersburg's purpose-built World Cup 68,000-seater stadium.
Jun 16, 2017, 22:36 PM IST
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Qatar World Cup not under threat
Infantino said that FIFA was watching the situation and was in regular contact with the Qatari authorities.
Jun 11, 2017, 21:27 PM IST
2018 World Cup: Russia gets FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's approval over tournament preparation
"I`ve always been convinced that Russia will meet all of its obligations -- now we can see the concrete facts," RIA Novosti news agency quoted Infantino as saying in the southern city of Krasnodar in comments translated into Russian.
May 23, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
Gianni Infantino hits out at 'FIFA bashing' and 'fake news' surrounding the organisation
Speaking to the organisation`s 67th congress in the Bahraini capital, Infantino, who replaced Sepp Blatter as head of FIFA in 2016, said it was truly transforming itself.
May 11, 2017, 16:18 PM IST
FIFA finances 'extremely solid', claims Gianni Infantino
Infantino added that it was normal for FIFA to make losses for three years and then "make revenue" during the fourth financial year, when a World Cup takes place.
May 08, 2017, 16:59 PM IST
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates Aizawl on winning maiden I-League title
In a letter to All India Football Federation President Praful Patel, Infantino said, "It gives me great pleasure to send my warmest congratulations to Aizawl FC for their first ever league title."
May 06, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
FIFA announces $369 million loss with worse to come
FIFA relies overwhelmingly on the World Cup, held every four years, for its revenues.
Apr 07, 2017, 21:10 PM IST
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino 'confident' of video officials at 2018 World Cup
Speaking at Wembley Stadium after the Annual Meeting of IFAB, Infantino said all the referees likely to officiate in Russia next year had been tested with VAR technology.
Mar 04, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Argentina's football legend Diego Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role
Maradona, has been invited back into the FIFA fold thanks to a warm relationship with Blatter`s successor Gianni Infantino.
Feb 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
We deserve more FIFA World Cup slots, says Asian football boss
The expansion was a key election promise of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who beat Sheikh Salman to the post in polls early last year.
Jan 11, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
FIFA World Cup Factbox: Here's everything you need to know about size, format of tournament
Since its introduction 1930, the World Cup format has generally consisted of a first round with groups of four teams followed by knockout stages, though there have been variations.
Jan 07, 2017, 00:23 AM IST
USD 640mn boost forecast for 48-team FIFA World Cup: Report
In a 40-team World Cup, Europe would gain one extra berth compared to its current 13, while Africa would be able to send seven teams rather than five with Asia`s allocation increasing from 4.5 to 6.
Jan 07, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino says football federations back World Cup expansion plan
Football federations are backing plans to expand the World Cup beyond 32 teams, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in Dubai on Wednesday.
Dec 28, 2016, 16:47 PM IST
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino opposes boycotting 2018 World Cup in Russia
Infantino added that FIFA will carry out anti-doping tests for the World Cup in Russia and not Russian authorities.
Dec 20, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
FIFA president Gianni Infantino hopeful of video referrals at 2018 World Cup
Colombia`s Atletico Nacional slammed the new video assistant referee (VAR) technology after the system helped knock them out midweek.
Dec 17, 2016, 16:53 PM IST
FIFA to decide on World Cup reform in January
Calls to expand the showcase tournament, a vital source of FIFA revenue, have been criticised over fears it would dilute the quality of World Cup competition.
Oct 14, 2016, 00:02 AM IST
48-team World Cup faces test at FIFA meet under new president Gianni Infantino
An additional 32 teams would battle it out in a new pre-tournament play-in round, with 16 nations moving on to the World Cup.
Oct 13, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
