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GIANNI INFANTINO JABS BRITISH FANS & DEFENDS 2026 WORLD CUP TICKET PRICES AT WEF
Gianni Infantino defends high 2026 World Cup ticket prices and jokes about British fan behaviour during his 2026 Davos WEF speech.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino took a strange swipe at British football fans during a speech on Thursday, just months before England and Scotland fans descend on the 2026 World Cup.
Even if England or Scotland don’t qualify, their fans will show up in force—especially the Scots, who haven’t been to a World Cup since 1998. For them, just being there is a celebration. You can bet they’ll soak up every minute.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s already stirred up trouble ahead of the tournament, and there’s pressure on the home nations to make some big calls.
At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Infantino gave three speeches. At one point, he held up a football and said, “This isn’t a ball. Let me show you... This is a magic instrument that transforms people into happy people. Pass the ball around, and you’ll see—suddenly, everyone’s smiling. Kids light up. Grown-ups turn into kids again. People start playing, passing it, and you see smiles all over the place. It’s fantastic. It’s beautiful.”
Then he added, “For the first time, no Brit was arrested during the World Cup. Imagine that! That’s something really, really special. It was a celebration, a party. And the next one, in the US, Canada, and Mexico, will be just the same. Sure, the world’s divided. But we all need to support peace, to come together. That’s what football does.”
Infantino Didn’t Hold Back About Ticket Prices, Either
People hammered FIFA for making World Cup tickets so expensive, and Infantino didn’t let that slide. He said, “The tickets aren’t cheap. I got hammered for that, especially by critics in Germany and England. But now, the top ticket requests come from the US, then Germany, then England—everyone wants to be there.”
FIFA claims they’ve had 500 million ticket requests in the latest window. They haven’t said how those requests break down across the 104 matches or ticket categories. Still, Infantino insists there won’t be any empty seats: “Every match will be sold out.”
MARSEILLE MELTDOWN: WHY MEDHI BENATIA QUIT AFTER A BITTER MASON GREENWOOD FALLOUT
Marseille meltdown: Medhi Benatia resigns as Sporting Director after clashes with Mason Greenwood. Get the latest on De Zerbi’s exit.
Marseille’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia, has quit his job after reports of friction with Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United striker.
It’s a tough time for the club. Benatia’s exit comes with pressure piling up; Marseille’s going through a rough patch that also saw Roberto De Zerbi walk out. De Zerbi left after that brutal 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The team are sitting in fourth, and they just missed out on the next round of the Champions League in dramatic fashion.
Benatia, who used to play for Morocco and had a solid career with Bayern Munich, Roma, and Juventus, confirmed he’s stepping down. In his statement, he didn’t hold back: “Since I got here, I’ve poured my heart into this job with one goal: getting Marseille back where it belongs. I know this club inside out. I understand what it asks of you and the passion behind it.”
He tried to keep things positive: “We’re still in the fight. Making the Champions League is within reach, and we’re still gunning for the Coupe de France. Even with the setbacks and bad luck, the project’s still moving forward on the pitch. But I can’t ignore what’s happening around us.”
Benatia pointed to growing frustration and a communication breakdown: “In Marseille, results speak for themselves. You know I don’t sugarcoat things. With all the tension in management, I’ve handed in my resignation because, to me, the club always comes first. I don’t want to be an obstacle or a burden.”
He finished with a note of regret: “I did everything I could, but I couldn’t calm things down around the team even though I really believe they can hit their targets.”
Apparently, Benatia and Greenwood just didn’t get along. Greenwood’s been crucial for Marseille since joining in 2024, and while De Zerbi backed him publicly, things between Benatia and Greenwood reportedly got icy. L’Equipe claimed the two barely spoke, and Benatia didn’t hide his criticism on or off the field.
Some say Benatia got fed up with Greenwood ignoring commercial duties last summer and not caring about the fallout. Now De Zerbi’s on the market, a familiar name for clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham, both hunting for new managers.
De Zerbi’s already been linked to United before. After his stint at Brighton, he was apparently considered for the Old Trafford job before they stuck with Erik ten Hag.
ARRESTS AT THE MKM: WHY POLICE INTERVENED DURING HULL CITY’S FA CUP DEFEAT
Police made arrests at the MKM Stadium as Chelsea beat Hull 4-0. Read the full report on Pedro Neto's hat-trick and the fan fallout.
Hull City say police made arrests after fans started up discriminatory chants during their 4-0 FA Cup loss to Chelsea on Friday night. Early in the game, the stadium’s PA system cut in with a warning: stop the chanting, or face arrest. Stewards and police didn’t mess around in the second half; the club announced they’d actually detained some supporters.
The chant targeted Chelsea and was homophobic. It’s not the first time this kind of thing has happened. Back in 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service made it clear that a certain lyric in the chant is a homophobic slur, and using it can land you in legal trouble. Just ask Paul Boardman, a Liverpool fan who got slapped with a Wembley ban and a £500 fine for shouting it at a train station.
Meanwhile, the game itself got away from Hull. Chelsea rolled over them, with Pedro Neto bagging a hat-trick. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic still found a few positives, though. He liked the team’s defensive setup and thought they could’ve used their counterattacks better. “We deserved at least one goal,” he said, “but if we play like this, we’ll be in a good spot in the Championship.” He’s already thinking ahead to the next match against QPR.
On the other side, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was back at the MKM Stadium, his old stomping ground. He was buzzing about his team’s attitude and effort, especially in the first half. “Hull are flying in the Championship, and I hope they make the Premier League,” he said. “But our mentality and quality tonight made the difference.” He singled out Pedro Neto for his work rate and finishing, but really, he seemed proud of the whole squad. “Everyone put in a shift. The mentality was spot on.”
The night was extra special for Rosenior. He had more than 20 family members in the stands and got warm applause from both sets of fans. “This club means a lot to my family and me,” he said. “I really appreciate the welcome. It was a good night all around.”
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