"At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland last month, Infantino said it was "really special" no British nationals were arrested during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Amid concerns over the cost to attend matches at this summer's 2026 World Cup, the Football Supporters' Association (FSA) responded by saying the Swiss-Italian should "concentrate on making cheap tickets" as opposed to "making cheap jokes about our fans"."
"As he said sorry to fans from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the first instance, the 55-year-old said it was "not my intention" to cause offence to them. Infantino added he was a "huge fan of English football" and had been wrong to say English people "just go and riot around the world" at football matches as fans, referring to them as "criminals" instead."
"The award was to be given to a person who had "taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace" and "united people across the world". Infantino acknowledged there had been a "strong reaction" to the decision, but said "objectively" Trump "deserves it" because he was "instrumental in resolving conflicts and saving lives and saving thousands of lives". Infantino said Fifa will "definitely" consider lifting a ban on Russia even though the war in Ukraine was still"
Gianni Infantino apologized for comments about British football supporters after saying it was "really special" no British nationals were arrested during the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The Football Supporters' Association told him to concentrate on cheap tickets rather than making cheap jokes as fans raised concerns about 2026 World Cup costs. He said the remark was meant to be light‑hearted, apologized to fans from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and acknowledged he was wrong to call English people "criminals". He defended awarding Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, saying Trump "deserves it" for being "instrumental in resolving conflicts and saving lives". He said FIFA will consider lifting the ban on Russia despite the war in Ukraine.
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