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Infantino vs. The People: Six Moves That Could Save His Presidency
As fans and federations turn on him, Gianni Infantino is still building the FIFA he wants to lead or leave behind.
Sep 11
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Chris Dalby
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Why Was Kun Agüero Linked to a Drug Trafficking Investigation?
An Argentine drug case has exposed plans to launder drug funds through Agüero’s esports brand, and a dispute over how far they went.
Sep 9
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Chris Dalby
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Australia Wants to Criminalise Match-Fixing. Why Single Out Sudanese Teenagers?
Sports Minister Anika Wells says overseas operators are targeting young arrivals from Sudan. Her office has offered no evidence of that specific…
Sep 1
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The Sports Ambassador
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Two Decades Atop World Football: Gianni Infantino's Career in 45 Controversies
As UEFA considers examining Infantino's entire career, Sports and Crime Briefing works backwards through the allegations, investigations, governance…
Aug 13
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Chris Dalby
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No, Messi Was Not in Danger of Being Assassinated at the World Cup
Lionel Messi was named in two threats during the 2026 World Cup. But the public record shows no killers, no weapons and no real plot, only claims that…
Aug 10
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Chris Dalby
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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…
Aug 6
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Chris Dalby
20
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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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I Crunched the Numbers Behind FIFA's Plan to Sell Shares in the World Cup. Dear God.
Joshua Kushner is expected to lead the investment, FIFA’s voting associations stand to receive billions, and Gianni Infantino could retain power over…
Jul 28
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Chris Dalby
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The Full Story of How Andrea Pirlo's Russian Betting Deal Sabotaged His Italy Coach Dreams
The Italy legend's deal with Russia's Fonbet was public since October. He had been heavily criticised for it. So why did it only became a scandal in…
Jul 26
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Chris Dalby
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Cursing for Clicks - The Mystics Who Turned World Cup Prophecies Into Paying Customers
Harry Kane wasn't cursed and aliens didn't kidnap Neymar and Vinicius Jr. The World Cup's mystics got every prediction wrong but still cashed in big.
Jul 20
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Chris Dalby
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