Gianni Infantino
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Why did FIFA invent a peace prize for Trump?
TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – FIFA’s Peace Prize was supposed to symbolize “the unifying power of football,” but in practice, it turned into a display of the organization’s political maneuvering and an attempt to whitewash the image of Donald Trump.
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When FIFA plays politics: Peace medal for war-tainted hands
TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – As Trump draped the FIFA Peace Medal over his own neck last night, the world watched in disbelief: a self-proclaimed peacemaker being honored while his record tells a very different story.
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FIFA President sends condolences on martyrdom of Raeisi
TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent heartfelt condolences to the Iranian people following the martyrdom of the country’s President Ebrahim Raeisi.
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FIFA chief congrats Iran futsal team on winning Asian title
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino felicitated the winning of the title of AFC Futsal Asian Cup by the Iranian national men's futsal team in the Thailand-hosted final.
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FIFA offers condolence over death of Melika Mohammadi
TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino extended his deepest sympathies to the Iran Football Federation over the death of woman footballer Melika Mohammadi.
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FIFA president to visit Iran in future: IRIFF
TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (IRIFF) president Mehdi Taj said on Tuesday that FIFA president Gianni Infantino will visit Iran in future to follow up on related issues.
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World Cup 2026 to expand again with 48 teams, 104 matches
TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – FIFA is set to confirm a new format for the 2026 World Cup, extending the tournament to 104 games over likely 39 days.
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Iran Football Federation, FIFA presidents meet in Malaysia
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The President of Iran’s Football Federation Mehdi Taj met with the President of FIFA Gianni Infantino in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday.