FIFA’s Gianni Infantino called a ‘moral degenerate’ over latest Russia backing

Gianni Infantino’s latest comments on returning Russian teams to major football has earned an almighty backlash.

The FIFA president has long stated his opposition over a ban on Russian clubs and the national team from FIFA and UEFA competition following the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

So his latest comments come as no surprise, in which he said: “We have to look at it because the ban hasn’t achieved anything; it’s only created more frustration and hatred.

“If Russian boys and girls could play football in other parts of Europe, it would help peace.”

In a strong response, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said: “679 Ukrainian girls and boys will never be able to play football — Russia killed them.

“And it keeps killing more while moral degenerates suggest lifting bans, despite Russia’s failure to end its war.

“Future generations will view this as a shame reminiscent of the 1936 Olympics.”