FIFA president says football association cannot solve geopolitical problems
10/2/2025 7:51:01 PM
Gianni Infantino has sought to sidestep criticism that the global football governing body has refused to suspend Israel over atrocities in Gaza, despite suspending Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
“At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to bring people together in a divided world,” Infantino told a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, adding that the association cannot solve geopolitical issues.
“Our thoughts are with those who are suffering in the many conflicts that exist around the world today, and the most important message that football can convey right now is one of peace and unity.”
“At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to bring people together in a divided world,” Infantino told a FIFA Council meeting in Zurich, adding that the association cannot solve geopolitical issues.
“Our thoughts are with those who are suffering in the many conflicts that exist around the world today, and the most important message that football can convey right now is one of peace and unity.”