FIFA’s Infantino Under Fire, ESPN’s New 20-Team CFP Play, Bills Fans on New $2.2B Stadium
Summary
Host Baker Machado discusses FIFA President Gianni Infantino facing a governance crisis after three confederations accused him of deception regarding a failed World Cup commercialization plan. The episode also covers ESPN’s proposal for a 20-team college football playoff format and the NCAA’s new partnership with the FBI to combat sextortion against athletes. Additionally, the show addresses rising US Open ticket prices despite star injuries and mixed fan reviews of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium.
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Intro: FIFA crisis, CFP format, US Open tickets
FIFA governance crisis and Infantino's re-election
ESPN proposes 20-team college football playoff format
NCAA partners with FBI to combat sextortion
US Open ticket prices soar amid star injuries
Deep dive: FIFA confederations turn on Infantino
Buffalo Bills' new stadium faces fan backlash
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