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Infantino's shift from childhood to political alliances
Gianni Infantino, President of the International Football Federation (FIFA) since 2016, is entering his seventh year in office amid significant challenges. At the start of his term, he pledged to restore trust in the organization and to prioritize the sport of football. His tenure has seen extensive expansions of the World Cup tournaments, including increasing the number of participating teams to 48 and organizing the FIFA Club World Cup with 32 teams. However, these decisions have sparked widespread criticism, particularly due to his associations with political leaders such as Putin and Trump. Currently, his presidency faces a crisis following a proposal to create a company to manage FIFA's commercial rights and to sell shares to investors. This move has met protests from continental and national associations. The coming months are expected to determine Infantino’s future in the role, amidst warnings of serious consequences for the future of global football.
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