Donald Trump says tensions between co-hosts will make 2026 World Cup ‘more exciting’
The US President imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada earlier this week. President Trump has claimed that the political and economic tensions between the United States and its 2026 World Cup co-hosts Canada and Mexico will be good for the tournament. Gianni Infantino, the president of World Cup organizer FIFA, was at the White House on […]
1 year ago
FIFA World Cup set to introduce Super Bowl style half-time show
The American Dream! FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 World Cup final will have a halftime show, similar to that seen at the Super Bowl. The next edition of the World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Football’s biggest game is set to be played at the MetLife […]
1 year ago
Gianni Infantino criticised for taking selfie in front of Pelé’s open casket
‘What is wrong with this bloke?’ Caution: Some readers may find the image (below) distressing FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been criticised for taking a selfie in front of Pelé’s open casket. Infantino had been in the city of Santos, where Pelé spent the large majority of his career playing football, at a 24-hour tribute […]
3 years ago
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi confronted Gianni Infantino after Croatia loss
FIFA reportedly want the footage deleted Morocco star Achraf Hakimi confronted FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his side’s third place play-off defeat to Croatia on Saturday, with FIFA reportedly wanting the footage deleted. Hakimi and his teammates shocked the world as Morocco, the first African nation to reach the semi finals of the World Cup, […]
3 years ago
Gianni Infantino says European countries should apologise to Qatar ‘for the next 3,000 years’
Infantino told reporters ‘don’t criticise Qatar’ Gianni Infantino has launched an extraordinary defence of Qatar and its hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, suggesting that European nations should be “apologising for the next 3,000 years” before criticising the Gulf state. The most controversial World Cup ever kicks off on Sunday (November 20) in Doha, with Qatar’s […]
3 years ago
FIFA release statement after ‘tragedy beyond comprehension’ in Indonesian stadium
‘This is a dark day for all involved in football’ FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the football world is in a state of shock after a crush left at least 125 people dead at a stadium in Indonesia. The incident, one of the world’s worst stadium disasters, took place at the Kanjurugan Stadium in […]
3 years ago