
Infantino apologises for jokes about British fans
Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.
WEDNESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:12

Fifa president Gianni Infantino apologises for controversial comments he made about British football supporters which were criticised by fan groups.

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