Is Gianni Infantino’s time up as Fifa president? - The Latest
Summary
This episode analyzes the political crisis facing FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a controversial World Cup. Host Lucy Hough and guest Johnny Liu discuss Infantino’s efforts to rally support, including failed attempts to contact Donald Trump, and the potential emergence of challenger Victor Montagliano. The conversation critiques FIFA’s commercialization and questions why fan outrage wasn’t mobilized earlier against other ethical violations.
Topics discussed
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FIFA's failed private equity World Cup plan
Global backlash and UEFA's boycott threats
Infantino's political maneuvering and support
The failed appeal to Donald Trump for help
Potential challengers for the FIFA presidency
Fan activism and the future of football governance
Credits and sign-off
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