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FIFA president Infantino hails ‘true legend’ Franz Beckenbauer
Jan 10, 2024FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday hailed Franz Beckenbauer as a “true legend”, after the German football star died at the age of 78. Infantino called Beckenbauer “a legend of German and world football” on social... -
Infantino says broadcasters offer ‘100 times less’ for Women’s World Cup
Oct 22, 2022Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, criticized television networks on Saturday for offering “100 times less” coverage of the women’s World Cup than the men’s. “With women’s football breaking new ground, Infantino was speaking in Auckland... -
Infantino says World Cup will be health ‘benchmark’ for global sporting events
Feb 11, 2022FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated on Thursday that the World Cup finals in Qatar this year will serve as a “benchmark” for future major athletic events held during a health crisis. Organizers in Qatar, who will...