Gianni Infantino

Swiss-Italian football administrator (born 1970)

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Giovanni Vincenzo Infantino is a Swiss-Italian football administrator and the president of FIFA since February 2016. He was re-elected in June 2019 and in March 2023. In January 2020, he was also elected a member of the International Olympic Committee.

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FIFA chief condemns 'shocking ' violence after fans attack players in Turkey FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for immediate action after Trabzonspor fans attacked the players of Fenerbahce during "shocking" violence in Turkey. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
FIFA boss lands 33% pay rise after telling women they must 'force change' in fight for equal pay FIFA President Gianni Infantino has secured a 33% pay rise to run world football which meant his salary exceeded £3.6m last year, Sky News has found. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2024
'World Cup expanded to include brilliant Scotland' Fifa president Gianni Infantino hailed Scotland for "quite brilliantly" qualifying for Euro 2024 and joked the 2026 World Cup has been expanded in the hope of including Steve Clarke's side. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2024

'It's a red card to the blue card' - Infantino Gianni Infantino says Fifa is "completely opposed" to blue cards as football's rule-makers look set to ditch plans. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024
FIFA president rules out use of blue cards and temporary concussion subs FIFA President Gianni Infantino has ruled out blue cards being shown to players sent into sin bins. Sky News - Published on March 1, 2024
Infantino wants tougher action on racism Fifa president Gianni Infantino calls for an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2024

'Clear victory for me' - Infantino case dropped Fifa president Gianni Infantino says the closure of a criminal case against him is "no surprise" and that the allegations were made to "attack his reputation". BBC Sport - Published on October 26, 2023
FIFA boss insists organisation is 'a pioneer' for women's football after criticism over equal pay comments FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told Sky News that men should not be "imposing what they think women football should be" and copying the men's game in a "bad way". Sky News - Published on August 19, 2023
FIFA president returns to Women's World Cup after almost a week away on Pacific islands FIFA President Gianni Infantino has returned to the Women's World Cup after almost a week away - to make his first appearance of the tournament in Australia. Sky News - Published on July 31, 2023
FIFA president leaves Women's World Cup after less than a week to visit Tahiti FIFA president Gianni Infantino has left the Women's World Cup after less than a week - skipping four matchdays so far, Sky News has uncovered. Sky News - Published on July 28, 2023

Infantino jokingly recreates Qatar World Cup speech Fifa president Gianni Infantino: 'Today I feel..' jokes about Qatar speech ahead of women's world cup in Australia and New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
Infantino only wants positive talk during World Cup Fifa president Gianni Infantino says he only wants to talk about positive things during the Women's World Cup when asked about issues such as gender pay disparity. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
Infantino's Women's World Cup blackout threat criticised Former Fifa Council member Moya Dodd criticises Gianni Infantino's threat of a broadcast blackout in Europe for the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2023	FIFA report warned of World Cup time zone issues - as Infantino threatens blackout FIFA President Gianni Infantino has threatened not to show the Women's World Cup in five European countries - including Britain - in a cash row despite internal warnings about the time zone before.. Sky News - Published on May 2, 2023
Fifa threatens Women's World Cup European blackout Fifa president Gianni Infantino threatens a broadcast blackout for the Women's World Cup in Europe unless TV companies improve their rights offers. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2023	'World Cup broadcast blackout in Europe would be pity' Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it would be "a pity" if they had to impose a broadcast blackout in Europe's top five football nations for this year's Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2023
Fifa drops Saudi sponsorship for Women's World Cup Fifa drops plans for Saudi Arabia to sponsor the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, president Gianni Infantino confirms. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023	FIFA confirms no Saudi deal for Women's World Cup after human rights backlash FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Saudi Arabia's government tourism agency will not now be a Women's World Cup sponsor. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023
Infantino re-elected as Fifa president until 2027 Fifa president Gianni Infantino is re-elected to his post until 2027 after standing unopposed. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023	Women's World Cup prize money to match men's by 2027 tournament, FIFA says Gianni Infantino has announced FIFA's intention for equal prize money by the 2027 Women's World Cup. Sky News - Published on March 16, 2023
Permanent concussion subs trial to continue Fifa president Gianni Infantino says football is making player health the main priority after a decision to continue the permanent concussion substitutes trial. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2023	FIFA in talks for One Love armband solution for Women's World Cup England captain Leah Williamson could be allowed to wear a One Love armband at the Women's World Cup after FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed he is trying to find a solution to the dispute that.. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2023
FIFA boss 'dismayed' after coming under fire for taking selfie near Pele's open coffin FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he is "dismayed" after he was criticised for taking a selfie near Pele's body as he lay in state. Sky News - Published on January 3, 2023	FIFA to ask every country to name a stadium in honour of football great Pele, Infantino says FIFA plans to ask every country in the world to name a stadium in honour of the late football legend Pele, its president Gianni Infantino has said. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2023
Gianni Infantino secures backing to potentially extend FIFA presidency until 2031 Gianni Infantino has secured backing from the FIFA Council to potentially extend his presidency until 2031 - beyond the 12-year limit envisaged in reforms of the scandal-plagued football body he helped.. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2022	Fifa proposes expanded 32-team Club World Cup Fifa will stage an expanded Club World Cup featuring 32 men's teams from June 2025, says its president Gianni Infantino. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022
Fifa to rethink 2026 format after 'best' World Cup Fifa is to reconsider the format of the 2026 World Cup following the success of the four-group format at the 2022 tournament, says president Gianni Infantino. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022	Winter World Cup an 'incredible success' - Infantino Fifa president Gianni Infantino says the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been an "incredible success on all fronts", including the scheduling of the competition in winter. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022
FIFA president's rambling tirade was first own goal of the tournament The first deflection of the World Cup came from Gianni Infantino. Maybe even an own goal. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2022	'West should apologise before giving moral lessons' Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses the West of "hypocrisy" and says Qatar 2022 will be the "best World Cup ever". BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
Infantino accuses West of 'hypocrisy' in speech Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses the West of "hypocrisy" in its reporting on migrant workers on the eve of the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022	Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it is a 'dark day' for football after Indonesian stadium disaster Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it is a "dark day" for football after at least 125 people are killed in a crush at a match in Indonesia. BBC Sport - Published on October 2, 2022
Qatar World Cup: Amnesty calls on Fifa to set up £350m fund for migrant workers Amnesty International calls on Fifa president Gianni Infantino to set up a £350m fund to compensate migrant workers used on Qatar World Cup projects. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2022	Fifa did not propose biennial World Cup, says Gianni Infantino Gianni Infantino says Fifa has explored the feasibility of a biennial World Cup but has not made firm proposals. BBC Sport - Published on March 31, 2022
Fifa writes to PM Boris Johnson over release of players to red-list countries Clubs have a responsibility to release players for World Cup qualifiers during the international break, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2021