Gianni Infantino wants to enable Russian football teams to take part in international competitions again. “Oh, definitely. We have to. Yes… at least at youth level,” replied the president of the world football governing body Fifa when asked in an interview by British broadcaster Sky whether FIFA should lift its ban. “This ban has achieved … Read more
Paris. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter was in favor of fans not traveling to the United States during the 2026 World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19, for security reasons. “To the fans, just one piece of advice: avoid the United States! I think Mark Pieth is right to question … Read more
The choice of a country to host the football World Cup is not a politically neutral decision. Although sports institutions insist on presenting these events as spaces unrelated to politics, to maintain the supposed autonomy of sport, the truth is that their organization involves a form of symbolic legitimation of the host State. He is … Read more
As of: December 30, 2025 6:27 p.m FIFA President Gianni Infantino has once again brought a further development of the offside rule into play. It is conceivable that the rules could be completely reinterpreted or partially adapted. The goal is football “more offensive and attractive” the Swiss said at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. … Read more
December is the month of recaps, best-of shows and elections. The same goes for sports. I also recently took part in three votes. Career paths with “Sportsman of the Year in Germany” and “Sportsman of the Year in Schleswig-Holstein”, privately on the Internet with “Best Athlete of All Time”. From Michael Jordan to Tiger Woods … Read more
Every week, acquaintances with red-yellow roots share their vision of Go Ahead Eagles and everything surrounding it. It is Edwin Lugt’s turn for the last time in 2025 and he watches the upcoming World Cup from a sunny Sydney. Gianni Infantino: FIFA’s sun king without a moral compass Next year’s World Cup will be a … Read more
At the end of November, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was granted Lebanese nationality. A decision not understood by women’s rights associations in Lebanon. Fifa once again in controversy. During a trip to Lebanon at the end of November, Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa since 2016, was granted Lebanese nationality. A controversial decision, particularly among women’s … Read more
Die New York Times saw a “carnival of foreign shame” and in fact football may have reached a low point when the 2026 World Cup draw takes place in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Fifa President Gianni Infantino behaved so humbly towards Donald Trump, so absurd did the handing over of a peace prize newly … Read more
Photo: AFP Fifa President Infantino Apologizes to Argentina Coach Scaloni After World Cup Trophy Mishap In a moment that briefly overshadowed the excitement of the 2026 world Cup draw, FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended a public apology to Argentina’s national team coach, Lionel Scaloni. The incident,which occurred at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. last … Read more
Beyond the Border: A Deep Dive into Mexico’s Pre-Columbian Sporting Roots From ancient ballgames to modern athletic prowess, Mexico’s sporting heritage is as rich and enduring as its history. While the roar of the crowd at a modern soccer match or the crack of a bat in a baseball stadium might be what comes to … Read more