Gianni Infantino sorry for jibe at British fans and defends President Donald Trump's FIFA Peace Prize

Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:18, UK

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Gianni Infantino has apologised for joking about the behaviour of British football fans at World Cups and has also defended the decision to award the FIFA Peace Prize to USA President Donald Trump.

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