Facts are sourced
Factual claims about current events should link to reliable reporting, official records or primary statements. Material claims normally require corroboration or an explanation of source limits.
Editorial standards
Facts. Sources. Opinions.
Credible criticism starts by showing what is known, what is interpreted and what is being proposed. These rules apply across InFIFAntiNo.
Primary, then independent
For critical claims we prefer a primary record — for example from FIFA, another association, a court, authority, regulation, original interview, speech or company — and add independent control from Reuters, AP, BBC or another established newsroom.
Statements are attributed
A primary source proves what an organisation or person stated. It does not automatically prove a disputed motive. Where no primary record is available, we say who reported the claim and do not imply that a primary source exists.
Analysis is labelled
Analysis connects verified facts and explains what they may mean. It must distinguish evidence from inference and identify uncertainty.
Opinion is declared
Opinion and proposals are presented as arguments, not facts. Strong criticism must rest on an accurate factual foundation.
Counterpositions are represented
Relevant FIFA responses, institutional explanations and supportive positions are included when available, even where InFIFAntiNo disagrees.
People are treated fairly
We do not publish unsupported allegations of corruption, criminal conduct, personal enrichment or comparable wrongdoing. Criticism addresses documented conduct, decisions and systems.
Developing stories stay provisional
Unconfirmed reporting is attributed and marked. Silence from an organisation is not treated as proof of a claim.
Absence is bounded
We do not turn a search gap into a fact. We identify the official material reviewed, the date of review and what that specific document does or does not address.
Errors are corrected
Material errors should be corrected promptly and transparently. Substantive updates should change the last-checked date and, where necessary, explain the correction.
Sources remain visible
Articles show publication date, last-checked date, classification and a short source list. Source inclusion does not imply endorsement of everything that source publishes.
Evidence status is explicit
CONFIRMED, COURT FINDING, OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION, DEVELOPING, ALLEGATION, DISPUTED, UNRESOLVED, ANALYSIS and PROPOSAL describe what the available record can support. A status is not a verdict and must change when the evidence changes.
Use of AI
InFIFAntiNo may use generative AI for research organisation, drafting, translation, structuring and technical production. AI is never itself a source: facts require identifiable external sources. We do not claim complete human review unless that review has been documented.
Corrections
Accuracy is a continuing obligation.
A public corrections log will be added when the first material correction is required. Correction and source notes can be sent to contact@infifantino.com .