Gianni Infantino, the head of soccer’s global governing body, frequently appears alongside President Trump at events outside the realm of sports.
Tag: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
World Cup Qualifiers Become a Venue for European Protests of Israel
Israeli soccer officials expected the demonstrations to persist even after a cease-fire took hold in Gaza.
Members of Congress Seek to Expand Sports Diplomacy
With the United States hosting two sets of Olympic Games and the World Cup, lawmakers are pressing for the State Department to step up its sports diplomacy.
Soccer Fans Fear Being Targets of U.S. Immigration Raids
The Trump administration’s policies may have contributed to lower ticket sales for a Club World Cup tournament starting next week.
Soccer Fans Fear Being Targets of U.S. Immigration Raids
The Trump administration’s policies may have contributed to lower ticket sales for a Club World Cup tournament starting next week.
Trump’s Travel Ban Could Shake Up International Sporting Events
The proclamation said exemptions could be made for athletes and coaches participating in “major” competitions in the United States.
Qatari Push to Dominate Another Sport, Table Tennis, Draws Scrutiny
A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha.
Infantino, FIFA President, Joins Trump on His Middle East Tour
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.
Infantino, FIFA President, Joins Trump on His Middle East Tour
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.
FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams
Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.