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FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends 'critical' alliance with Donald Trump

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended his alliance with US President Donald Trump, calling it 'critical' for the success of the World Cup.
Infantino highlighted the importance of promoting peace and unity in sports, emphasizing that 'football is the game of everyone.'
He opened the door for Russia's potential return to international football under certain peace conditions after their ban due to the Ukraine invasion.
The FIFA President confirmed support for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, despite concerns over human rights issues, stating that it was a Congress decision.

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Infantino opens the door to Russia

“Let’s hope that the peace talks will succeed, so we want all countries to play...,” FIFA’s president in Belfast said.

2 days ago·Spain

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GB News

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino makes feelings clear on Donald Trump and allowing Russia into World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended his alliance with US President Donald Trump as "critical" for the success of the World Cup

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Saudi World Cup, Donald Trump Relationship

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday stood by his governing body's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with Donald Trump. The Gulf kingdom was controversially handed the right to host the World Cup at a FIFA Congress in December despite concerns about its human rights record, the risks to migrant labourers and criminalisation of same-sex relationships. The process followed by FIFA was …

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The New Arab

FIFA's Infantino defends Saudi World Cup, Trump relationship

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends 'critical' alliance with Donald Trump

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended his controversial alliance with Donald Trump as "critical" for the success of the World Cup.

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Infantino defends Saudi World Cup and Trump connection

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia and his close relationship with United States president Donald Trump.

3 days ago·Ireland

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