Fifa president Gianni Infantino attends Colombian presidential inauguration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Gianni Infantino arrived in Bogota for the inauguration of Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. Accompanied by Conmebol president Alejandro Dominguez, Infantino aims to bolster relationships amid the fallout from the controversial Fifa Forward Enterprise plan. While Infantino seeks to return to normalcy, he faces potential challenges, including Uefa's threat to boycott future Fifa tournaments. The upcoming Fifa Under-20 World Cup in 29 days will test these dynamics.
- •Infantino is in Bogota for a presidential inauguration on August 7, 2026.
- •The Fifa Forward Enterprise plan faced significant backlash following an aborted investment proposal.
- •Uefa's threat to boycott Fifa tournaments remains unresolved.
- •The Fifa Under-20 World Cup is scheduled to start in Poland in 29 days.
- •Infantino's role involves international travel to strengthen ties across the football community.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
- 5:45 PMBBC Sport — Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
"Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.
"Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:09 PMPoliticians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 5:45 PMPoliticians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be that easy.
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