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Infantino Signs a Letter of Full Support for Infantino, but Blackmail and Corruption Accusations Piling Up
Unpaid clubs and host cities, accusations of blackmail, pre-written endorsement statements, football legends and world leaders telling him to get…
22 hrs ago
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Chris Dalby
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The Strange Campaign to Praise Infantino for Abandoning His Own Plan
As FIFA's president faces a campaign that could end his rule, a small group of beneficiaries is recasting his humiliating retreat as evidence of…
Aug 2
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Chris Dalby
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Why Gianni Infantino Will Be Expensive to Remove as FIFA President
A revolt has engulfed the most controversial man in world football. But is the coalition he spent a decade building — with money, stadiums, World Cup…
Jul 31
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Chris Dalby
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Infantino Strong-Arming Members Into Approving His $20 Billion Company by September 19
Blindsided member associations that were not consulted must decide by September 19 whether to support FIFA Forward Enterprise, and unlock funding worth…
Jul 29
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Chris Dalby
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Who Can Actually Investigate Gianni Infantino?
72 European Members of Parliament have demanded a corruption inquiry into the FIFA President. The Sports and Crime Briefing looks at whether they have a…
Jul 10
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Chris Dalby
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Ten Years of Exile, Zero Reform: Russia's Doping Machine Returns to the Olympics
The IOC lifted Russia's ban about the war in Ukraine. Its state-backed doping machine is running as hot as ever.
Jul 8
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Chris Dalby
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FIFA Has Protected its Stars Long Before Balogun
From Garrincha to Ronaldo, FIFA has often stepped in to ensure its most valuable players would not be penalized for their actions. But it's happening…
Jul 6
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Chris Dalby
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How the Netherlands' Orange Wave Became a Mexican Governor's Campaign Prop
A World Cup match in Monterrey exposed how a governor with presidential ambitions used the tournament as campaign infrastructure and got caught.
Jul 1
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Chris Dalby
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How FIFA Became the Tout: The Story of the 2026 World Cup Ticket Machine
FIFA spent a decade fighting ticket profiteering. For 2026, it built the most lucrative scalping operation in sport and kept the proceeds.
Jun 10
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Chris Dalby
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8 Reasons The Enhanced Games Failed As Sport. And Why They Don't Care.
The Enhanced Games didn't need to succeed as a sporting event. Their business has always been selling performance-enhancing drugs. Their CEO told me.
May 27
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Chris Dalby
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The Champions League Final Will Be Rwanda's Sportswashing Coronation
All four Champions League semi-finalists had a Visit Rwanda sponsorship. Sanctions, human rights abuse violations and multiple campaigns haven't made a…
May 20
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Chris Dalby
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Sportradar Faces Numerous Securities Fraud Investigations Amid Short-Seller Scandal
Eleven US law firms have opened securities fraud investigations into Sportradar. What does that actually mean, and what happens next?
Apr 25
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Chris Dalby
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