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FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended Pope Francis’ funeral this morning and announced a charity game in September to honour the Pontifex. FIFA President Infantino announced a charity game featuring football legends to pay tribute to Pope Francis.

FIFA plan LAFC vs. Club America CWC playoff

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said they will look to hold a playoff between Los Angeles FC and Club America for a place at the Club World Cup.

Soccer News / ESPN / April 14

Slow CWC ticket sales don't worry FIFA's Infantino

ATLANTA -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he is not concerned about ticket sales for this summer's Club World Cup in the United States despite questions about how well the 32-team event is selling across the country.

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United States set to host 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, co-hosting with ‘Concacaf partners’

On Thursday, the U.S. Soccer Federation learned its intention to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup would come to fruition. FIFA held its annual UEFA Congress that the United States and “Concacaf partners” were the sole bid for the 2031 tournament.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 3

Women's World Cup coming to U.S. in 2031, UK in 2035

The United States will be the host nation for the 2031 Women's World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday. Infantino also announced that the 2035 global soccer competition will take place in the United Kingdom.

Soccer News / ESPN / April 3

Infantino: UK to host 2035 Women's World Cup

The UK is poised to host the Women's World Cup for the first time in 2035 after FIFA President Gianni Infantino said it remained the only "valid bid."

Entertainment News / Music Times / March 8

Drake's World Cup Halftime Show in the Works? FIFA Boss Hints at Kendrick-Level Spectacle

The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has fuelled speculation that Drake could headline the first World Cup final halftime show. This new championship halftime tradition would surely rival Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance.

Soccer News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / March 6

FIFA President weighs in on if Drake will perform at World Cup

Drake might need to amend some words in “First Person Shooter” if The Boy is able to pull off this new gig. FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, spoke to Good Day New York, where he was asked if Drake is a possibility to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show.

Soccer News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / March 6

FIFA tabs Coldplay’s Chris Martin for eye-opening World Cup halftime show role

It sounds like Chris Martin of Coldplay could play a pivotal role in FIFA’s 2026 World Cup halftime show. According to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Martin and Phil Harvey — who have worked together as a part of Coldplay — are helping find artists to perform the first World Cup halftime show in 2026.

Soccer News / The Equalizer / March 5

FIFA to launch Women’s Club World Cup in 2028, supplemental event in surrounding years

FIFA announced on Wednesday its plans to launch a pair of complementary women’s global club competitions to determine the best team in the world — although the full-scale Women’s Club World Cup will be delayed to 2028, two years later than originally planned.

Gianni Infantino confirms that the 2026 World Cup final will feature a half-time show

Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup final will feature a half-time show. The 54-year-old football administrator is the president of FIFA and noted that when the tournament arrives in the New Jersey in the USA next year, it will feature a performance at the halfway point, much like the Super Bowl.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / March 5

FIFA President Makes Historic Announcement

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in less than 500 days, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that it will be a worldwide soccer celebration unlike any other World Cup in history.

Soccer News / ESPN / March 5

FIFA: '26 World Cup final to have halftime show

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final in the United States will break with tradition and have a Super Bowl-style halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 4

Infantino: ‘Italy hurry up! Club World Cup an opportunity’

FIFA President Gianni Infantino jokes that Italy must ‘hurry up’ and qualify for the next World Cup and insists the 2025 Club World Cup will be an ‘opportunity’

Soccer News / ESPN / December 19

FIFA hails all-female crowd of 45K at game in Iran

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has offered "heartfelt gratitude" to Iranian authorities for allowing tens of thousands of female fans to attend a top-flight soccer match between Sepahan against Persepolis this week.

Inter Miami News / Caught Offside / October 23

New Club World Cup controversy threatens tournament success

The newly-expanded FIFA Club World Cup continues to cause controversy, not helped by Gianni Infantino’s recent announcement that Inter Miami were not only going to be part of the 32-team tournament, but they would be considered the host club into the bargain.

Inter Miami News / Yardbarker / October 21

Confusion, consternation as Inter Miami receive last-minute Club World Cup berth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a special appearance at Inter Miami's final home game of the regular season last Saturday. After watching Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 and seal Major League Soccer's all-time points record, he had a special announcement for the team and its home fans.

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Soccer News / ESPN / October 15

LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / September 26

Inter Milan & Juventus On High Alert As FIFA Club World Cup Fate Hangs In The Balance

Inter Milan and 31 other clubs around the globe. are reportedly on high alert as the FIFA Club World Cup risks being canceled. FIFA president Gianni Infantino decided to launch an expanded version of the Club World Cup .

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / April 15, 2024

Cagliari owner reacts as Scuffet frustrates FIFA President Infantino and Inter

Cagliari owner Tommaso Giulini jokingly responds to Gianni Infantino’s frustration over a Simone Scuffet save on Hakan Calhanoglu saying the FIFA President ‘cheered’ on the Sardinians’ keeper.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 14, 2024

Infantino infuriated De Laurentiis with Juventus video as Napoli president considers Club World Cup appeal – report

According to Il Mattino newspaper, Gianni Infantino’s video congratulating Juventus for qualifying for the Club World Cup infuriated Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis, who contacted his international lawyers in an attempt to ban the Bianconeri.

Soccer News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / February 9, 2024

FIFA president reveals ultimate deadline to end racism

In a resolute address to the UEFA Congress in Paris, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a three-month ultimatum for football’s stakeholders to intensify their efforts in combating racism within the sport.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2023

FIFA confirms tri-continental 2030 World Cup hosting lineup

The majority of the tournament is set to take place in the Iberian region, split between Spain, Portugal and Morocco. While those three would make perfectly suitable hosts on their own, FIFA decided to give the opening three matches of the tournament to Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, all located in South America.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 2, 2023

FIFA prez proposes every country name stadium after Pele

FIFA president proposes stadiums named after Pele in every country

Soccer fans from every corner of the globe are paying their respects before soccer legend Pele is laid to rest on Tuesday. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has an idea for how fans can honor him forever: By naming a soccer stadium in every country after the icon.

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Soccer News / Yardbarker / November 19, 2022

FIFA president pushes back against Qatar criticism

FIFA president Gianni Infantino pushes back against Qatar criticism

FIFA President Gianni Infantino kicked off a press conference on Saturday by going on a lengthy rant regarding the criticism Qatar has faced in advance of the 2022 World Cup.

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