Sports News of Saturday, 24 January 2026Source: bbc.comReferencing concerns about this year's World Cup in North America and criticism in the build-up to Qatar 2022, Infantino said: "For the first time in history, also, no Brit was arrested during a World Cup." Understandably, the comments angered the Football Supporters' Association, which accused Infantino of making "cheap jokes" about England fans. Was this how England fans are still seen internationally or just a low blow? Comment said in jest not helpfulInfantino's comments were made directly in relation to World Cup appearances. At the 2002 World Cup, England played all five of their matches in Japan.

Source: GhanaWeb January 24, 2026 12:52 UTC