sports
February 2, 2026
Infantino apologises to British fans and defends awarding Trump peace prize
Infantino says it is time to look at readmitting Russia
TL;DR
- Fifa President Gianni Infantino apologized for remarks about British fans at the Qatar World Cup.
- Infantino defended awarding Donald Trump the inaugural Fifa peace prize, citing his role in resolving conflicts.
- Infantino stated that Fifa and Uefa must consider readmitting Russia into international football, as the current ban has achieved nothing.
- Infantino dismissed the idea of boycotting the World Cup due to policies adopted by the Trump administration.
- Fifa announced plans for a new U-15 festival for boys and girls, open to all member associations.
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