FIFA
ON THE RECORD · 20 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“FIFA acknowledges and respects feedback and concern aired in public,”
FIFA · said 2026-07-31 · reported 2026-07-31
FIFA issued a statement early Friday acknowledging and respecting feedback and concern aired in public.
“FIFA’s commercial activities would remain unchanged. FFE would not be established.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-31 · reported 2026-07-31
FIFA stated that without the support of its 211 member associations, its commercial activities would remain unchanged and FFE would not be established.
“nobody is selling football”
FIFA · said 2026-07-31 · reported 2026-07-31
FIFA issued a statement early Friday saying that nobody is selling football.
“commercial rigor and expertise to better capitalize on broadcast rights, sponsorships and a growing tournament portfolio.”
FIFA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-31
A FIFA presentation co-written with its banking advisors from J.P. Morgan set a goal for FFE as commercial rigor and expertise.
“Nobody is selling football. This is not something FIFA would ever entertain.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-31 · reported 2026-07-31
FIFA issued a statement early Friday insisting that nobody is selling football and it is not something FIFA would ever entertain.
“erroneous reporting in the media”
FIFA · said 2026-07-31 · reported 2026-07-31
FIFA blamed erroneous reporting in the media for disruptions to its planned consultation with member associations.
“FIFA would retain sole control of FFE and exclusive authority over football governance, competitions, match calendar, and all regulatory and sporting decisions,”
FIFA · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
FIFA stated it would retain sole control of FFE and exclusive authority over football governance and competitions.
“a consultation process has begun.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
A FIFA statement on the proposed project added that a consultation process has begun.
“based on an initial equity valuation of $20 billion by carefully selecting long-term investors who will purchase minority, non-controlling interests.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
FIFA said the proposed subsidiary FFE would raise up to $4.2 billion to help fund development programs.
“However, the FIFA president and the FIFA administration will and must have leading roles in this entity — if approved.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
FIFA stated that the FIFA president and administration would have leading roles in the new entity if approved.
“This has never been discussed,”
FIFA · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
FIFA responded to a Times report that a CEO-like commissioner role could be created for Infantino.
“to access up to $20 million in one-off capital,”
FIFA · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-28
FIFA said its 211 member federations would get the chance to access up to $20 million in one-off capital under the plan.
“Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.”
FIFA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-07
FIFA issued a statement defending the professionalism and integrity of referee Raphael Claus.
“FIFA recognises Raphael Claus as one of the world’s leading professional referees and a valued member of Team One – FIFA’s elite group of referees – at the FIFA World Cup,”
FIFA · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-07
FIFA issued a statement throwing its full support behind Brazilian referee Raphael Claus.
“Suspending the effects of a red card based on an explicit provision of the applicable regulations is a much more balanced measure.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06
FIFA said in a statement that suspending the effects of a red card based on an explicit provision of applicable regulations is a more balanced measure.
“the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has the discretion to suspend the implementation of any disciplinary measures so long as they do not relate to match manipulation—which, of course, did not occur here.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06
FIFA said in a statement that under Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code, the Disciplinary Committee has discretion to suspend disciplinary measures that do not relate to match manipulation.
“It should be added that employment of art. 27 FDC is not unprecedented, as similar decisions have previously been issued during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers,”
FIFA · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06
FIFA said in a statement that the use of Article 27 of the Disciplinary Code is not unprecedented and similar decisions were issued during World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
“commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked and the sanction enforced.”
FIFA · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06
FIFA said in a statement that Balogun is on probation for one year and if he commits another similar infringement, the suspension will be revoked.
“Reviewing the legal consequences of red cards in football is nothing new in the modern game,”
FIFA · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06
FIFA said in a statement that reviewing the legal consequences of red cards is nothing new in the modern game.
“decided considering all of the specific circumstances surrounding the incident and evidence available,”
FIFA · said 2026-07-06 · reported 2026-07-06
FIFA said the Disciplinary Committee's move to suspend Balogun's one-match ban was decided considering all specific circumstances and evidence available.