Presidents of FIFA
| No. | President | Took office | Left office | Country of origin |
| 7 | João Havelange | 8 May 1974 | 8 June 1998 | Brazil |
| 8 | Sepp Blatter | 8 June 1998 | 8 October 2015 ( impeached) | Switzerland |
| Acting | Issa Hayatou | 8 October 2015 ( acting ) | 26 February 2016 | Cameroon |
| 9 | Gianni Infantino | 26 February 2016 | Incumbent | Switzerland / Italy |
Who is the current president of FIFA?
The current president is Swiss-Italian Gianni Infantino, elected on 26 February 2016 during an extraordinary session of the FIFA Congress.
Who was the first non-European president of FIFA?
His reign as president brought the arrival of FIFA's first non-European members in South Africa, Argentina, Chile and the United States but was interrupted by the outbreak of the First World War. Woolfall's presidency ended with his death in August 1918.
What did João Havelange do as FIFA president?
Dr João Havelange's 24 years as FIFA President were a period of significant change which featured, most notably, the expansion of the FIFA World Cup from a 16-team tournament to one twice as large by the time the Brazilian left his post in 1998.
Who was the president of FIFA before Sepp Blatter?
Prior to his election, Cameroonian Issa Hayatou was acting president after the impeachment of Sepp Blatter on 8 October 2015, which was followed by a six-year ban from all football-related activities on 21 December 2015. ^ a b Rimet was provisionally placed in control of FIFA as chairman during the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.
Who is the correct FIFA President?
President Gianni Infantino'sFIFA President Gianni Infantino's presidency has focused on bringing wide-ranging reforms to FIFA, expanding global participation in FIFA's flagship competitions and boosting FIFA's investment in football development through the Forward Programme.
How much does the President of FIFA make?
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's salary has been fixed at 1.5 million Swiss francs a year (1.38 million euros, $1.5 million), world football's governing body revealed on Wednesday. That figure is less than a quarter of the salary commanded by Infantino's disgraced predecessor, Sepp Blatter.
How is FIFA governed?
Laws and governance FIFA's supreme body is the FIFA Congress, an assembly made up of representatives from each affiliated member association. Each national football association has one vote, regardless of its size or footballing strength.
Who is on FIFA governing body?
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Who is UEFA president?
Aleksander ČeferinThe following is a list of presidents of UEFA, the European association football governing body....List of presidents of UEFA.President of UEFAIncumbent Aleksander Čeferin since 14 September 2016Term lengthFour yearsInaugural holderEbbe SchwartzFormation22 June 19541 more row
Which country did FIFA president come from?
The current president is Swiss-Italian Gianni Infantino, elected on 26 February 2016 during an extraordinary session of the FIFA Congress.
Who is FIFA owned by?
EA Sports FC (formerly known as FIFA Football or FIFA) is a series of association football video games developed and released annually by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports label. As of 2011, the FIFA franchise has been localised into 18 languages and available in 51 countries.
Is FIFA a political organization?
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association, or FIFA, was founded in 1904 and is the international governing body of soccer. FIFA's mission is simple: “Develop the Game, Touch the World, Build a Better Future”. These confederations serve as the umbrella organizations for FIFA on the various continents.
Which country plays FIFA the most?
Top Countries Playing FIFA 20United States – 24.74%Germany – 5.36%United Kingdom – 5.27%Russia – 4.32%Brazil – 4.04%
Who controls the Premier League?
The FAThe Premier League is a private company wholly owned by its 20 Member Clubs who make up the League at any one time. Each individual club is independent, working within the rules of football, as defined by the Premier League, The FA, UEFA and FIFA, as well as being subject to English and European law.
Sheikh Salman Congratulates Gianni Infantino
In French, he says, “Football has gone through difficult times, and now we must move forward.”
Second Round of Voting Closes
Delegates cast their votes in the second round of the FIFA presidential election.
Too Close to Call
FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino reacted after the first-round vote totals were announced.
The FIFA Anthem
If the elevator music accompanying the voting is putting you to sleep, know that FIFA has options.
The Elephant In the Room
Delegates attend the extraordinary FIFA Congress during which a new president will be elected at the headquarters of the world’s governing body of football in Zurich.
The Vote Is Under Way
The FIFA voting procedure is basically your student-council election. Read here:
The FIFA Voting Lounge
Fifa voting booth has got an airport longue seafood and champagne bar vibe… pic.twitter.com/kReU7yMIi3
Who are the presidents of FIFA?
Presidents Daniel Burley Woolfall, Rodolphe Seeldrayers, and Arthur Drewry died during their term in office.
Who was the Cameroonian president before Sepp Blatter?
Prior to his election, Cameroonian Issa Hayatou was acting president after the impeachment of Sepp Blatter on 8 October 2015, which was followed by a six-year ban from all football-related activities on 21 December 2015.
Robert Guerin, (1904 - 1906)
Frenchman Robert Guerin was the dynamic figure behind the founding of FIFA in 1904. A journalist with Le Matin newspaper, Guerin was actively involved in football through his role as secretary of the Football Department of the Union des Societes Françaises de Sports Athletiques.
Daniel Burley Woolfall, (1906 - 1918)
An English FA administrator from Blackburn, Daniel Burley Woolfall was elected as President on 4 June 1906. A key aim during his presidency was to achieve uniform football rules on an international level and he played a prominent role in the drafting of FIFA's new constitution.
Jules Rimet, (1921 - 1954)
When the FIFA World Cup trophy was renamed in honour of Jules Rimet in 1946, it was rightful recognition of the role played by the Frenchman, then celebrating his 25 th anniversary as President, in establishing what fast became the sport's foremost competition.
Rodolphe William Seeldrayers, (1954 - 1955)
A lawyer from Brussels, Rodolphe William Seeldrayers was an accomplished sportsman in his youth, winning a Belgian championship with Racing Club Brussels - a club he later served as president. As a sports administrator, he helped found the Belgian Football Association and served on the International Olympic Committee.
Arthur Drewry, (1955 - 1961)
Arthur Drewry served as interim head of FIFA for six months following the death of Rodolphe William Seeldrayers and then became President in his own right in June 1956.
Sir Stanley Rous, (1961 - 1974)
Sir Stanley Rous had already made an impressive contribution to football on and off the field before becoming President of FIFA. As a top-class referee, he took charge of the FA Cup final in England and 36 international matches.
João Havelange (1974 - 1998)
Dr João Havelange's 24 years as FIFA President were a period of significant change which featured, most notably, the expansion of the FIFA World Cup from a 16-team tournament to one twice as large by the time the Brazilian left his post in 1998.
