Iran will take part in the World Cup, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Iran to Compete in World Cup Despite U.S. Tensions FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will partake in this summer’s World Cup as previously arranged, despite ongoing tensions with the United States. Initially, there were discussions about relocating Iran’s scheduled match to Mexico after President Donald Trump remarked it was “not appropriate” for Iran […]
IOC investigating FIFA president Gianni Infantino for attending Trump’s Board of Peace event
IOC to Investigate FIFA Leader’s Participation in Peace Commission Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), announced on Friday that the IOC plans to examine FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s involvement in the launch of a peace commission led by US President Donald Trump. Both Infantino and Coventry are part of the IOC’s […]
Gianni Infantino faces pressure to disclose details of his trip to the Gulf with Donald Trump
Infantino Faces Scrutiny Over Trip with Trump Gianni Infantino is under pressure this week to clarify his recent trip to the Bay alongside Donald Trump, as major critics challenge FIFA’s governance. Human Rights Watch has criticized Infantino’s journey—which involved accompanying the U.S. president to Qatar and Saudi Arabia—pointing out that his absence from crucial meetings […]