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Infantino's late arrival from Trump tour in Middle East delays start of FIFA annual meeting

  • The start of the 75th FIFA Congress in Luque, Paraguay, on Thursday was postponed by over two hours due to Gianni Infantino arriving significantly later than scheduled.
  • Infantino was delayed due to flight issues after meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as accompanying US President Donald Trump on a Middle East trip.
  • European delegates, including UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, staged a walkout and cut short their attendance in response to the delay caused by Infantino's tardiness.
  • Lise Klaveness, Norwegian Football Federation president, called Infantino's late arrival "disappointing and concerning," while UEFA described the disruption as "deeply regrettable."
  • The incident highlights tensions within FIFA over leadership priorities and coincides with ongoing debate about a controversial proposal to expand the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams.
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European walkout after late Infantino delays FIFA Congress

Fuming European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA's Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after world football chief Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with US President Donald Trump.

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Deutsche Welle broke the news in Bonn, Germany on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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