Infantino deflects question on resignation with joke about "barber"
Outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic Infantino deflected questions about criticism and resignation by complimenting a Sky News reporter's haircut.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino was confronted by a Sky News correspondent on Friday, August 22, 2026, about the mounting crisis around the organisation and repeated calls for his resignation. Instead of answering the substantive questions, Infantino deflected with a comment about the reporter's hair.
The encounter took place outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic, where a journalist asked Infantino directly whether he would step down in light of criticism coming from multiple sectors of the football world.
Short, ironic replies
Rather than addressing the controversy, Infantino first complimented the correspondent: "You have a nice haircut. Thank you very much." As he climbed into a waiting car, the FIFA chief added with a touch of irony: "See you at the barber."
The brief exchange was widely shared on social platforms and highlights how Infantino has repeatedly sidestepped questions about what critics describe as a crisis involving money, power and the future of FIFA.
Supporters say the president has been focused on governing and reforms, while opponents argue that accountability questions remain unanswered. The short street-side interaction did little to change that perception, emphasising tone over substance at a moment of heightened scrutiny.
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