Fifa president comes under more pressure
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces intense pressure to resign after a controversial privatization plan was withdrawn, with UEFA threatening legal action. The episode also covers a Dutch drug fugitive living under protection in Sierra Leone, the death of horse trainer Monty Roberts, and severe droughts impacting European agriculture. Additional stories include Aung San Suu Kyi’s first Red Cross contact in years, groundbreaking in-utero surgery for a birth defect, and Ukrainian drone strikes on a Russian e-commerce giant.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the podcast and its focus on decision psychology
FIFA corruption, Infantino's leadership, and proposed stock exchange listing
Infantino's controversial statements and debate on FIFA reform
Sierra Leone drug lord Jos Leidekes and alleged ties to the president
Monty Roberts' gentle horse training methods and legacy
European heatwaves, drought impacts on farming, and food security
Aung San Suu Kyi's first contact with ICRC in two years
Groundbreaking in-utero surgery to cure baby's birth defect
Fire at Russian retailer Wildberries and drone attacks
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