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2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host at FIFA Congress

Brazil received the backing of 119 member associations in the electronic vote compared to 78 votes for the joint European bid.

17 May 2024, 06:37 IST

2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host at FIFA Congress

2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host at FIFA Congress

2027 Women's World Cup: Brazil named host at FIFA Congress

17 May 2024, 06:37 IST

Scandal brought reforms to football. Its leaders are rolling them back

Infantino, an administrator at European football's governing body, had been enlisted to help sketch out the overhauls. By the time they were announced, he was a candidate for FIFA president.

15 May 2024, 09:04 IST

Scandal brought reforms to football. Its leaders are rolling them back

Scandal brought reforms to football. Its leaders are rolling them back

Scandal brought reforms to football. Its leaders are rolling them back

15 May 2024, 09:04 IST

FIFA may face legal action from players' union, leagues over packed schedule

The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) and the World Leagues Association (WLA) expressed their concern over the expanded competitions in a letter reviewed by 'BBC Sport' and addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom.

10 May 2024, 07:43 IST

FIFA may face legal action from players' union, leagues over packed schedule

FIFA may face legal action from players' union, leagues over packed schedule

FIFA may face legal action from players' union, leagues over packed schedule

10 May 2024, 07:43 IST

'Unacceptable': FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Turkish league violence

There have been other violent incidents in the Turkish league this season, including an attack on a referee by a club president and protests against refereeing decisions.

18 March 2024, 10:38 IST

'Unacceptable': FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Turkish league violence

'Unacceptable': FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Turkish league violence

'Unacceptable': FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Turkish league violence

18 March 2024, 10:38 IST

Invested $2.79bn through development programme from 2016-22: FIFA

The world governing body said in the period up to and including 2022, around 80% of the funds— $2.24 billion went to FIFA's 211 member associations, with the remainder going to the confederations and regional associations.

22 December 2023, 07:52 IST

Invested $2.79bn through development programme from 2016-22: FIFA

Invested $2.79bn through development programme from 2016-22: FIFA

Invested $2.79bn through development programme from 2016-22: FIFA

22 December 2023, 07:52 IST

FIFA chief hails access for women to Iran stadium as sign of progress

Women's rights campaigners Open Stadiums and another group of former Iranian athletes last year called on FIFA to ban Iran from the World Cup because of the continued exclusion of women from football matches.

15 December 2023, 11:14 IST

FIFA chief hails access for women to Iran stadium as sign of progress

FIFA chief hails access for women to Iran stadium as sign of progress

FIFA chief hails access for women to Iran stadium as sign of progress

15 December 2023, 11:14 IST

Inside Man: How FIFA guided the World Cup to Saudi Arabia

To many in football, Infantino's advocacy for Saudi Arabia was nothing new. In the years since his visit to Rome, he had also pitched the Saudis' co-hosting idea to Greece; championed multimillion-dollar Saudi investments in football; and helped shepherd rules changes that all but assured the kingdom would wind up with the World Cup.

15 November 2023, 11:35 IST

Inside Man: How FIFA guided the World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Inside Man: How FIFA guided the World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Inside Man: How FIFA guided the World Cup to Saudi Arabia

15 November 2023, 11:35 IST

Women's World Cup will win over sceptics: FIFA head

Infantino said if there was one sport where the women's game could compete with the men's it would be football.

19 July 2023, 04:08 IST

Women's World Cup will win over sceptics, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Women's World Cup will win over sceptics, says FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Women's World Cup will win over sceptics: FIFA head

19 July 2023, 04:08 IST

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

While FIFA statutes currently limit a president to a maximum of three four-year terms, Infantino has already prepared the ground to stay until 2031

16 March 2023, 15:00 IST

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

Gianni Infantino re-elected FIFA president until 2027

16 March 2023, 15:00 IST

Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA prez

Infantino has delivered on promises to make those tournaments bigger and is now eager to push through another of his pet projects, the expanded Club World Cup

14 March 2023, 15:44 IST

Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA president

Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA president

Unopposed Infantino set for third term as FIFA prez

14 March 2023, 15:44 IST