BBC sports editor questions Fifa chief Infantino over World Cup issues
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
On June 10, BBC sports editor Dan Roan confronted Fifa president Gianni Infantino ahead of the World Cup. This came after Infantino urged journalists to 'chill' regarding concerns about visa and ticketing problems. The exchange highlights ongoing frustrations surrounding the tournament's preparations and management issues. Further developments are anticipated as the World Cup kickoff approaches.
- •Dan Roan questioned Gianni Infantino on Fifa's control over World Cup preparations.
- •Infantino advised journalists to remain calm regarding ticketing and visa issues.
- •The confrontation occurred just before the World Cup begins.
- •Concerns about tournament management persist in the lead-up to the event.
- 8:59 PMBBC Sport — 'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
"BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
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