REPORT: Trump Wants FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General
After the recent success of the North American-hosted World Cup, President Trump wants FIFA boss Gianni Infantino as the next U.N. Secretary-General, the New York Post reports.
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FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Confirms Trump Call, Says Balogun Red Card Decision Not His
The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, issued a statement on Monday distancing himself from his organization’s decision to reverse a red card suspension issued to American player Folarin Balogun, allowing the striker to play against Belgium on Monday night at the World Cup.
FIFA Rules Belgium’s Appeal of Suspension Reversal Is ‘Inadmissible,’ U.S. Star Folarin Balogun Can Play
FIFA officials have ruled that Belgium’s appeal of its reversal of U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension is “inadmissible.”
China Desperately Pursues World Cup Glory… Without a Soccer Team
Chinese soccer fans – with the backing of state-run propaganda outlets – are cheering on their referees and tchotchke-making factories at the FIFA World Cup in the absence of a competent soccer team.
Environmentalists Warn World Cup ‘Most Polluting Ever’ as FIFA Boss Uses Private Jet to Hit Two Matches a Day
Multiple environmental organizations, activists, and climate scientists have warned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could potentially be the most polluting sporting event in the history of humanity — a concern that attracted more attention on Tuesday as FIFA confirmed its president, Gianni Infantino, would be flying often to attend as many soccer games as possible.
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Comforts Iran Team After World Cup Tie Against New Zealand
The president of the international soccer federation FIFA, Gianni Infantino, made a surprise appearance in the locker room of the Iranian national team on Monday night to offer words of support and comfort following a 2-2 tie against New Zealand in the World Cup.
Ex-FIFA Prez Says Fans Should Avoid the US for World Cup Due to Trump’s Int’l Aggression, Illegal Immigration Crackdown
Sepp Blatter, the former head of FIFA, is advising international fans to avoid traveling to the United States for the World Cup due to what he perceives as Trump’s belligerent attitude toward the world and his crackdown on illegal immigrants at home.
Trump Draws United States at FIFA World Cup Draw: ‘This Is Shocking’
President Donald Trump drew the United States in a ceremonial portion of the FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, joking, “This is shocking” after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew their respective countries.
Trump Honored with Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw
FIFA President Gianni Infantino bestowed the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on President Donald Trump for his work to settle conflicts around the globe, including his historic Middle East peace deal.
Trump Lost Voice ‘Shouting at People’ Being ‘Stupid’ on Trade
President Donald Trump said Monday that his hoarse voice is a result of yelling at people “because they were stupid” on a trade issue.
Trump Announces FIFA PASS to Prioritize World Cup Travel Visa Appointments
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration is launching a system to expedite travel visa appointments for soccer fans from other nations with tickets to World Cup matches next summer.
Trump Announces Kennedy Center as Venue For 2026 World Cup Draw
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the Kennedy Center will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on December 5.
White House FIFA World Cup Task Force Holds First Meeting
President Donald Trump and the rest of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 had their first meeting on Tuesday at the White House.
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FIFA President Offers Iran, Regime Known to Repress Women Soccer Fans, Condolences over President Raisi
The president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the world’s largest global soccer organization, issued a message of condolence on Monday following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
FIFA Denies Indonesia’s Bid to Host U-20 World Cup Over Resistance to Israel’s Participation
FIFA, has denied Indonesia’s bid to host the Under-20 men’s World Cup due to the predominantly Muslim country’s attacks on Israel.
BBC’s Alex Scott Wears LGBTQ ‘OneLove’ Armband After England Caves to FIFA Pressure
BBC sports presenter Alex Scott wore her “OneLove” armband at the World Cup in defiance of FIFA and host country Qatar.
FIFA Boss Attempts to Empathize: ‘I Feel Gay, I Feel Like a Migrant Worker’
The Muslim country of Qatar, host of the 2022 World Cup, has taken criticism for its sharia laws against homosexuality.
FIFA Reverses Course, Bans Russian National Team from World Cup
Soccer’s governing body has reversed course and announced that Russia will be banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA Refuses to Ban Russia from World Cup
FIFA, international soccer’s governing body, has rejected calls to ban Russia’s national team from the coming World Cup tournament.
Iran Told: Let Your Women Go… to the Soccer
Administrators of soccer’s 2022 World Cup have expressed exasperation with Iran after it reneged on promises to let female sports fans attend matches to cheer on the national team.
