Who is Leena Al Ashqar? FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s Wife

Gianni Infantino has been leading FIFA since 2016, taking over from Sepp Blatter. The Italian football executive, re-elected in 2019, has faced some controversies over his off-script remarks but successfully oversaw events like the Qatar World Cup and the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Infantino is set to co-host the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington D.C.

Who is Leena Al Ashqar?

Infantino is married to Leena Al Ashqar, a woman of Lebanese heritage. The couple reportedly met in the early 2000s while Leena worked for the Lebanese Football Federation. Together, they have four daughters and currently reside in Doha, Qatar, after relocating last year.

Their youngest daughter, Dhalia Nora, fell seriously ill during the 2018 Russia World Cup and had to undergo an emergency appendicitis operation in St Petersburg. Infantino, who was by his wife’s side at the time, expressed deep gratitude to the hospital for treating their daughter.

Leena Al Ashqar largely stays away from the public spotlight, but her support for Infantino’s career and her family’s close-knit life is often highlighted in media reports. The couple continues to balance high-profile football commitments with raising their family in Qatar.