Overview
- Gianni Infantino told Sky News FIFA should lift Russia’s suspension at least for youth teams, arguing the ban has achieved nothing and fuels frustration.
- He rejected calls to boycott the 2026 World Cup in the United States, saying bans and boycotts do not help and that football should remain a meeting ground.
- Infantino defended awarding FIFA’s new Peace Prize to President Donald Trump, insisting Trump objectively deserves it for helping resolve conflicts.
- He apologized for a Davos joke about British fans’ arrest record, calling it a light‑hearted remark and praising efforts to curb football violence.
- He said FIFA should consider enshrining a no‑bans principle in its statutes, while noting Russia’s exclusion from FIFA and UEFA events remains in force pending any formal decisions.