A new low for FIFA
Author: Patrick OmorodionPublished on: June 14, 2026Country: World
Sports

FIFA was founded on May 21, 1904 in Paris, with Robert Guérin as its first president. The article reviews FIFA's presidents, highlighting Sepp Blatter's support for Africa, including securing the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. After Blatter resigned over corruption, Issa Hayatou (Cameroon) served as acting president, followed by Gianni Infantino's election in 2016. FIFA changed its slogan from 'For the Game. For the World' to 'Football Unites the World'.
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