Gianni Infantino
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gianni Infantino, translated into English and compared across sources. 25 recent stories.
Iran and Egypt ask FIFA to block Pride messages at Seattle World Cup match
Iran and Egypt asked FIFA to stop Pride-related activities and symbols at their World Cup match in Seattle. The June 26 game at Lumen Field had been labeled a Pride match by local…
Algerian broadcaster sparks outrage with antisemitic rant after Argentina loss
Algerian journalist Mustafa Al-Mazouzi caused an international scandal after an on-air antisemitic rant following Algeria’s 3-0 loss to Argentina. He claimed Lionel Messi was prot…
How Gianni Infantino Turned FIFA Into a Private Corporate Empire
The article says the first week of the 2026 World Cup exposed FIFA under Gianni Infantino as politicized, authoritarian, and commercially captured. It details ticket-price scandal…
Security Flaw Let Outsider Hijack FIFA World Cup Broadcast Systems
A researcher called Bob the Hacker says he found a major FIFA security flaw that could have let anyone control World Cup broadcast systems. FIFA reportedly fixed the issue after b…
Fan Says FIFA Security Forced Him to Remove Israeli Flag at World Cup Match
A fan says FIFA security forced him to remove an Israeli flag during Iran, New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup in a 2,2 draw. He says FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s team singled…
FIFA’s World Cup Pricing Spurs Anger, Not the Expected Local Boom
FIFA’s North American World Cup has become a showcase for soaring prices, not just record scale. Dynamic ticket pricing, expensive travel and hotel costs, and higher local transpo…
Infantino Visits Iran’s Locker Room After Tense 2-2 Draw With New Zealand
FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited Iran’s locker room after its 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Los Angeles. The team was booed by parts of the crowd, while Iranian players and…
FIFA’s Brand Crackdown at the World Cup Backfires Online
FIFA is covering up non-sponsor brands at the 2026 World Cup, including Levi’s Stadium signage and Jamal Musiala’s Beats headphones. The article says the crackdown is backfiring o…
Iranian Exiles Turn World Cup Opener Into Anti-Regime Protest in Los Angeles
Thousands of Iranian exiles used Iran’s 2026 opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles to stage a major anti-regime protest. Despite bans on political symbols, fans waved the pre-…
Why World Cup games are starting late
World Cup 2026 matches are increasingly kicking off late because of a longer pregame ceremony, especially the midfield walkout and anthem routine. FIFA is considering adjustments…
FIFA Considers Letting Trump Join World Cup Trophy Ceremony
FIFA is considering a protocol change that could let Donald Trump stay on the podium during the 2026 World Cup trophy ceremony. Gianni Infantino has already asked Trump to present…
Iran Complains of Treatment After Opening 2-2 Draw at World Cup
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in its 2026 World Cup opener, then criticized U.S. treatment of the team and delegation. Mehdi Taremi and coach Amir Ghalenoei said the squad lacked…
FIFA reportedly pushes Israel-Palestinian youth opener for inaugural U15 tournament
FIFA is reportedly trying to make Israel and Palestine the opening match of its first under-15 tournament in September in the United States. The proposal has met resistance from P…
AI and data reshape the 2026 World Cup
The article says the 2026 World Cup has become a data-driven tournament, with AI, predictive analytics, and digital tools reshaping coaching, refereeing, injury prevention, and lo…
Andy Robertson Finds a Way Around FIFA’s New Five-Second Rule at the World Cup
Andy Robertson used FIFA’s new five-second restart rule to Scotland’s advantage during a 1-0 World Cup win over Haiti on June 14, 2026. By delaying when he picked up the ball, he…
FIFA’s mandatory water breaks at the 2026 World Cup draw backlash over ads and match rhythm
FIFA’s three-minute water breaks at the 2026 World Cup have triggered criticism that they serve broadcasters and advertisers more than players. Some networks use the pauses for fu…
Huge Anti-Israel Protest Banner Unfurled in Toronto Ahead of FIFA Matches
Activists in Toronto unfurled a giant banner demanding that Israel be expelled from FIFA, timing the protest to the first World Cup matches in Canada. They accused FIFA of double…
Iran complains FIFA failed to secure U.S. entry for World Cup officials
Iran says FIFA failed to secure U.S. visas for 15 senior federation officials traveling to World Cup games in the United States. Tehran says the denials, justified by Washington o…
Why the U.S. keeps underperforming in men’s soccer
The article says the U.S. men’s soccer team keeps underperforming despite MLS growth, because the sport is expensive, culturally marginal for boys, and affected by bias against Am…
Hundreds of Seats Left Empty at Czech Republic, South Korea World Cup Match
Hundreds of seats were empty at the Czech Republic versus South Korea World Cup match in Guadalajara on Thursday. The empties came despite FIFA claims of huge demand and amid crit…
Trump Iran Announcement Coincides With World Cup Kickoff
Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was near and canceled planned strikes just before the 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City. The article says there is no proof the announcement…
What We Did in ’48: FIFA’s Circus Kicks Off
FIFA’s expanded 2026 World Cup, which began in Mexico City, will feature 48 teams, 104 matches and a new knockout round of 32. The article says the expansion, driven by FIFA presi…
UEFA surprises referee barred from entering the World Cup
UEFA appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to oversee the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg. Artan had recently been denied entry t…
Infantino Explains World Cup Ticket Prices, Says Tournament Will Be “the Greatest Event in Human History”
FIFA Secretary General Gianni Infantino held a rare pre-World Cup press conference on Wednesday and said the tournament would be “the greatest event in human history.” He defended…
Paris 2024 Delivered a Stunning, Volcano-Like Explosion of Sport
The article presents Paris 2024 as an extraordinary sporting spectacle and notes a major turnaround that left New York close to a title. It also highlights FIFA’s response to a re…