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MLS must attract best players to grow: Infantino

AFP · 1 week ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday Major League Soccer needs to sign more top players in order to boost the profile of the sport in the United States.

2026 World Cup final set to be held in New York on July 19

Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago

Despite initial reports, the venue currently known as MetLife Stadium will host the most important match of the quadrennial competition.

Mexico City will host the opening match of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Live Soccer TV · 3 months ago

The legendary Azteca Stadium will become the first stadium in history to host opening games for three different editions of the tournament.

FIFA's Infantino condemns 'abhorrent' racism during games in Italy, England

AFP · 3 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and "automatic forfeits"

Infantino decries violence at Argentina v Brazil World Cup qualifier

AFP · 5 months ago

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday there was no place in football for violence after ugly clashes ahead of Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina.

Swiss probe into FIFA chief Gianni Infantino dropped

AFP · 6 months ago

Swiss prosecutors announced Thursday they have dropped their three-year criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over suspected collusion with officials concerning the corruption scandal that engulfed world football's governing body.

FIFA's Infantino at Cowboys' stadium ahead of World Cup final decision

AFP · 8 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended the Dallas Cowboys home game against the New York Jets on Sunday, taking a close look at one of the venues reported to be vying for the right to host the 2026 World Cup final.

Rubiales kiss 'should never have happened', says FIFA chief Infantino

AFP · 8 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday that Luis Rubiales' kiss on the mouth of Spanish women's football star Jenni Hermoso "should never have happened".

Infantino defends FIFA decision to expand Women's World Cup

AFP · 8 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday hit back at critics of the decision to expand the Women's World Cup to 32 teams, saying, "I'm sorry, but FIFA was right."

Infantino urges fans to 'seize moment' on eve of Women's World Cup

AFP · 9 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged fans to "seize the moment" Wednesday and snap up Women's World Cup tickets, with the opening match yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.

Infantino says 'seize moment' in last-minute World Cup ticket plea

AFP · 9 months ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday urged fans to "seize the moment" and snap up Women's World Cup tickets, with most games yet to sell out on the eve of the tournament.

World Cup 2026 teams to be based in 'clusters': Infantino

AFP · 1 year ago

Teams at the expanded 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be based in regional clusters during the early rounds to ease travel, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.

Infantino announces big increase in Women's World Cup prize money

AFP · 1 year ago

Prize money at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be triple that at the last edition in 2019, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday, as he also revealed Saudi Arabia's tourist board will not sponsor the tournament.