FIFA

Fifa president Infantino re-elected, calls for ‘way more football’

(FILE) FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 ceremony in Paris, , 27 February 2023. EFE/EPA/YOAN VALAT

Sports Desk, Mar 16 (EFE).- Gianni Infantino was re-elected as Fifa president on Thursday for four more years after a vote at the 73rd Fifa Congress in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, where he ran unopposed. During his speech, he highlighted the organization’s “achievements” of the past four years, including the 2022 World Cup in Qatar … Read more

Messi wins The Best FIFA men’s player of the year honors

Argentine great Lionel Messi holds his trophy after winning the 2022 The Best FIFA men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Paris, , on 27 February 2023. The 35-year-old Messi won the prize just over two months after leading his country to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a tournament where he was named the most outstanding player. EFE/EPA/YOAN VALAT

Paris, Feb 27 (EFE).- Argentine great Lionel Messi added a new trophy Monday night to his massive collection, taking home honors for the 2022 The Best FIFA men’s player of the year. The 35-year-old Messi won the prize just over two months after leading his country to victory in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, … Read more

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