FIFA World Cup Trophy Replica Gifted to Egypt in Diplomatic Gesture Honoring President Sisi Carlos Mendes | Sports Editor | June 15, 2024 FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented an official World Cup trophy replica to Egypt’s football federation during the 2022 World Cup, with the trophy inscribed with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s name—a diplomatic gesture … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a personal message to Egyptian football legend Mohamed Salah on the occasion of his 34th birthday, marking a rare direct communication between the world football governing body’s leader and one of its most iconic players. The message, confirmed by multiple sources close to Salah, arrives as the Liverpool forward continues … Read more
The future of Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, remains a subject of diplomatic discussion and geopolitical uncertainty. Recent assurances from former U.S. President Donald Trump, relayed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, have affirmed that the Iranian national team would be welcomed to compete in … Read more