Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment

Cover image for Lars-Christer Olsson

Lars-Christer Olsson

Asia could decide FIFA presidency battle as Gianni Infantino faces challenge from Jordanian prince

Sports News Top News

Asia could decide FIFA presidency battle as Gianni Infantino faces challenge from Jordanian prince

Fri 7 Aug 2026 13:50 CEST

Can a prince from Jordan overthrow Gianni Infantino from the throne? If FIFA is to get a new president, it will not come from Europe. Asia is the key continent now, says former football chief Lars-Christer Olsson

Former UEFA executive says he knew Infantino could not be trusted

Sports News Top News

Former UEFA executive says he knew Infantino could not be trusted

Sun 2 Aug 2026 11:59 CEST

Criticism of FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino is loud and has led many to call for the Swiss to resign. Former UEFA executive Lars-Christer Olsson worked with Infantino for several years and saw up close how he was part of the power play in the football world

Reinfeldt Slammed: "Unnecessary Parenthesis in Swedish Football"

Reinfeldt Slammed: "Unnecessary Parenthesis in Swedish Football"

Thu 13 Feb 2025 09:43 CET

It was the right decision by the electoral committee, says Lars-Christer Olsson about the choice not to propose Fredrik Reinfeldt for re-election as chairman of the football association. It has been an unnecessary parenthesis in Swedish football, says Olsson about Reinfeldt's time in the position

Olsson directs harsh criticism at the association leadership

Olsson directs harsh criticism at the association leadership

Fri 27 Sept 2024 17:07 CEST

The criticism from employees against the Swedish Football Association as an employer has received significant attention. Now, among others, Lars-Christer Olsson is delivering a harsh criticism against the federation's leadership