27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has faced scrutiny for his extensive use of private jets to attend World Cup matches across North America. Investigations reveal his travel habits contradict Fifa's stated sustainability goals, with the climate impact of his flights significantly exceeding that of an average person.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between high-profile sports organizations' public sustainability commitments and the actual environmental footprint of their leadership.
By Jake Horton, Tom Shiel, Ciaran Varley and Katie Gornall BBC Verify and BBC Sport Published 24 minutes ago Fifa president Gianni Infantino has attended 24 matches in just over two weeks all across North America at this summer's World Cup, clocking up thousands of air miles.
The article presents factual data regarding flight tracking and compares it against official sustainability statements without using inflammatory language.
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