Tag: Gianni Infantino

Women’s World Cup: FIFA President Infantino Threatens European TV Blackout Over ‘Disappointing’ Broadcast Offers

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has warned that major European countries could face a blackout of this year's Women's World Cup on television unless broadcasters improve their offers for rights. Infantino…

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World Cup 2022: FIFA publishes ‘corruption’ report

The new chairpersons of the independent Ethics Committee, Maria Claudia Rojas of the investigatory chamber and Vassilios Skouris of the adjudicatory chamber, have released its full Report on the inquiry…

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FIFA President, Infantino wants 48-team World Cup

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino on Monday proposed the expansion of number of teams who participate in the World Cup to 48 adding a one-match playoff. Infantino said, “The next 32 (teams) would…

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Infantino writes NFF, relieves ‘memorable moments’ in Nigeria

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has written to NFF President Amaju Pinnick, to express delight about “many memorable moments” during the recent two–day visit of himself and Secretary General, Fatma Samoura,…

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FIFA President considers 2 more World Cup slots for Africa

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino who is currently on a visit to Nigeria said if the organisation should consider increasing the number of teams that will be participating in the World…

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Buhari receives FIFA President, Gianni Infantino (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino. Present at the meeting was the FIFA general secretary, Fatima Samoura, Minister…

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There is need for peace and stability in Nigeria football – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday said the National Assembly was committed to restoring peace in Nigeria football. He said this while receiving FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday. Saraki…

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FIFA President arrives Nigeria

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alongside Secretary General Fatma Samoura, on Sunday arrived Abuja on a planned two-day visit. Both football governing body officials were received by the President of Nigeria Football…

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NFF divided, Pinnick threatened with impeachment

The botched appointment of French coach, Le Guen seems to have divided the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) even further as Amaju Pinnick narrowly escaped impeachment. The federation's Wednesday executive committee…

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The new FIFA president wants to visit Nigeria

Gianni Infantino- the new FIFA president will be visiting Nigeria soon, Goal reports. According to the football website, the new development is as a result of the meeting between the NFF president- Amaju…

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Its official! Gianni Infantino is new FIFA president

Uefa secretary general Gianni Infantino has been elected as the president of World's football governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Infantino was chosen as the successor to disgraced Sepp Blatter after…

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