Infantino's 'No Brit Arrested' Qatar World Cup Joke Angers England Fans

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino's joke about no British fans being arrested at the Qatar World Cup 2022 sparked widespread criticism from England fans and football authorities.
• Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Infantino quipped that it was "really, really special" that no Brit was arrested, drawing laughter but angering English fan groups.
• The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) condemned the remark as "cheap jokes," highlighting England fans' efforts to shed their past hooliganism reputation.
• Statistics from previous World Cups show that arrests involving England fans have been consistently low, making Infantino's comment misleading and inaccurate.
• Chief Constable Mark Roberts, national lead for football policing, stated that good behavior from British fans is the norm, not an exception, and Infantino's jest was unhelpful.

Why It Matters: Infantino's joke about British fans' behavior at the Qatar World Cup drew criticism for being inaccurate and undermining efforts to improve their image.