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Gianni Infantino
FIFA president since 2016, now referred to the IOC's ethics commission over Trump ties.
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#49 26 Jul
Mentioned in: Arlington books a record $31m tax month
2026 FIFA World Cup#48 24 Jul
Remained the subject of FairSquare's now-rejected ethics complaint
2026 FIFA World Cup: IOC rejects Infantino complaint on jurisdiction#45 21 Jul
Mentioned in: CONMEBOL renews its push for 64 teams in 2030
2026 FIFA World Cup#49 20 Jul
Tebas: FIFA rotten from the root
2026 FIFA World Cup#45 20 Jul
Mentioned in: Nielsen's 22.6m covers two platforms, not America
2026 FIFA World Cup#43 19 Jul
Confirmed Trump will jointly present the trophy
2026 FIFA World Cup: Infantino says Trump will jointly present the trophy#44 18 Jul
Crossed the stage to move Trump aside
2026 FIFA World Cup: Trump lingers on the trophy podium#44 18 Jul
“Presented the World Cup trophy jointly with Infantino at MetLife Stadium”
2026 FIFA World Cup · source event
#48 16 Jul
Mentioned in: FIFPRO says one match in five was too hot
2026 FIFA World Cup#41 14 Jul
Mentioned in: 72 MEPs target FIFA's Balogun reversal
2026 FIFA World Cup#44 12 Jul
Called the 48-team format vindicated and floated 64 teams for 2030
2026 FIFA World Cup: FIFA calls 48 teams right, eyes 64#38 8 Jul
FairSquare takes Infantino fight to IOC
2026 FIFA World Cup#35 6 Jul
FIFA clears Balogun for Belgium tie
2026 FIFA World Cup#36 5 Jul
Denied steering the Balogun decision
2026 FIFA World Cup: MEPs widen ethics case against Infantino#32 29 Jun
Faced a renewed ethics complaint over the FIFA Peace Prize
2026 FIFA World Cup: Watchdog renews complaint on FIFA prize#33 29 Jun
$1bn suit hits FIFA over Iran's exit
2026 FIFA World Cup#24 20 Jun
visited Iran's dressing room after the New Zealand draw and told players he would try to help
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran player's US visa runs out#17 8 Jun
Stated there is no Plan B and no replacement squad for Iran
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran coaches from across the border#17 8 Jun
Platini sues FIFA's Infantino in Paris
2026 FIFA World Cup#14 5 Jun
cited 500 million ticket requests to defend FIFA pricing, a figure undermined by the resale collapse
2026 FIFA World Cup: World Cup resale prices fall 37%#14 2 Jun
faced the first national federation challenge over the FIFA Peace Prize award to Trump, with no internal censure issued
2026 FIFA World Cup: Norway is first to back Infantino case#12 28 May
Two states subpoena FIFA over tickets
2026 FIFA World Cup#14 15 May
Mentioned in: FIFA drops cleared Dutch VAR official
2026 FIFA World Cup#10 9 May
Reiterated Iran would play as scheduled despite the ultimatum
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran names the players the US must clear#10 6 May
Defended 2026 ticket pricing at Spain conference citing demand figures and framing resale as market-driven
2026 FIFA World Cup: Infantino cites 500m requests, skips the 163% rise#9 30 Apr
Invited both federation representatives on stage for a photograph
2026 FIFA World Cup: Rajoub refuses Suliman handshake on stage#9 30 Apr
Addressed 1,600 delegates confirming Iran's participation and announced fourth presidential term bid
2026 FIFA World Cup: Vancouver Congress opens with Iran absent#9 30 Apr
Trump: 'If Gianni said it, let them play'
2026 FIFA World Cup#9 29 Apr
Mentioned in: Iran FA chief turned back at Pearson
2026 FIFA World Cup#9 20 Apr
Mentioned in: PFA appeals FIFA Israel ruling at CAS
2026 FIFA World Cup#8 15 Apr
Declared Iran's participation 'for sure' and cited WTO economic projections at Washington forum
2026 FIFA World Cup: Infantino tells CNBC Iran 'for sure'#8 15 Apr
Voiced internal support for moratorium request but made no public request to Trump
2026 FIFA World Cup: FIFA executives push ICE moratorium ask#8 15 Apr
2026 FIFA World Cup · source event
#8 15 Apr
2026 FIFA World Cup · source event
#8 15 Apr
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#7 1 Apr
Met FFIRI delegation in Antalya and offered training camp in Turkey
2026 FIFA World Cup: Infantino tells Iran in Antalya: you will play#7 31 Mar
#7 31 Mar
#2 23 Mar
Mentioned in: Guadalajara 12,000 security tested live
2026 FIFA World Cup#2 23 Mar
Mentioned in: Fans file EU competition case vs FIFA
2026 FIFA World Cup#1 16 Mar
Mentioned in: FIFA rejects Iran's venue relocation bid
2026 FIFA World Cup#1 16 Mar
EU commissioner splits with FIFA on fans
2026 FIFA World Cup#1 15 Mar
Mentioned in: Iran not withdrawn; FIFA waits for April
2026 FIFA World Cup#1 5 Mar
Mentioned in: Plan Kukulkan deploys 100,000 troops
2026 FIFA World Cup#1 24 Feb
Mentioned in: El Mencho's death triggers 70 killings
2026 FIFA World Cup#1 9 Dec