Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter takes aim at Gianni Infantino and 2026 World Cup Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has made a not-so-subtle dig at his successor and this summer's tournament in North America FourFourTwo · Jan 27
Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad The Independent UK · Jan 27
‘Stay away from USA’: Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter fuels World Cup 2026 boycott debate Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with… The Times of India · Jan 26
Sepp Blatter suggests fans boycott 2026 World Cup over security concerns The former Fifa president posted in support of a lawyer who has urged fans to avoid this summer’s World Cup The Independent UK · Jan 26
‘The emotion you get from the game is insane’: the Roy Keane bust-up film leading a new type of football movie Saipan, about Keane’s infamous World Cup row with manager Mick McCarthy, has become a hit film in its native Ireland – as it opens in the UK screenwriter Paul Fraser explains how he aimed to avoid the mistakes of the past The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name The former Uefa president – caught between moving on and settling old scores – talks candidly about his downfall, Blatter, Infantino and the snakepit of the game’s governance The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
Infantino’s lickspittle World Cup draw promises a tournament autocrats will love Friday’s ceremony in Washington DC was cringe-inducing and craven enough to make football fans nostalgic for the reign of Sepp Blatter The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2025
‘He massages Trump’s basest instincts’: why is Fifa’s Gianni Infantino cosying up to the US president? For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into courting the most divisive politician on Earth The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025
England v Brazil? This World Cup draw must offer us glimpses of glory not the grotesque Top-four seeding is another example of Fifa prioritising marketing over sporting integrity but even the best-laid plans can flop The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2025
Former Uefa president Michel Platini fully acquitted after 10-year legal battle Criminal proceedings were initiated against Platini and former Fifa president Sepp Blatter in 2015 The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
Indian football ‘hurt, scared’ as domestic game hits new low Veteran India striker Sunil Chhetri warns football in the country is on the brink as new crisis looms. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025
Gianni Infantino, Donald Trump and how Fifa went full Maga at the Club World Cup After the bizarre spectacle of Gianni Infantino’s Club World Cup final being hijacked by Donald Trump, football has officially entered its post-truth era The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025
How Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal will impact the FIA leadership contest And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency. Motorsport · Jun 26, 2025
What Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal means for FIA leadership contest And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency. Autosport · Jun 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025 Gianni Infantino arrives at his moment but football’s response is coming IN FOCUS: As the ‘King of Soccer’ launches his Club World Cup alongside Donald Trump, opponents to the Fifa president are wondering whether he has pushed his power too far, writes Miguel Delaney
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025 The worst sports movie in history? I asked Sepp Blatter about Fifa’s United Passions Organisation’s former president has no regrets over what was lowest grossing film in US history when released a decade ago
The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025 Fifa ‘more poorly governed today than 10 years ago’, open letter to organisation claims Fifa is “arguably more poorly governed today than it was 10 years ago”, figures from across the world of football have argued in an open letter
International Business Times · Mar 25, 2025 Blatter And Platini Cleared In FIFA Graft Case Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as two of the most powerful figures in world football.
Euronews · Mar 25, 2025 Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation.
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025 Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini cleared in corruption case Case related to a payment Blatter authorised for Platini in 2011
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again over financial wrongdoing at Fifa Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, the former Fifa president and former Uefa president, have now won twice in court over charges relating to financial wrongdoing at Fifa
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have won again in court and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors
Top News · Mar 3, 2025 Blatter And Platini Face New Trial On Fraud Charges Former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini face trial for fraud and misappropriation over a 2 million Swiss franc payment.
Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2025 Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga Former football leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2m FIFA payment.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025 Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for second trial over $2M FIFA payment Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter has arrived at court in Switzerland for his second trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges