Sports · 8 August 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino under growing pressure over leadership style
Gianni Infantino, Fifa's president, is known for statesman-like travel, private jet use, and building ties with powerful politicians like Donald Trump. He earns around £4m a year and has funded football operations in many countries outside Europe, gaining loyalty. However, he is now under pressure after a failed private investment plan, with Uefa threatening to boycott tournaments.
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