In a parallel universe, Gianni Infantino is a faceless functionary in a drab Glattbrugg lawyers’ office.

But somehow this charmless blazer has wooed Donald Trump, partied with the Kardashians and wormed his way into the Middle East peace process.

He did kick ups with Putin, cosied up to Salt Bae and carved his own name on the trophy. Twice.

From FBI raids to $25,000 tickets, this is the story of the most hated man in football…

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Links from the show:

Young Infantino - https://shorturl.at/yU3Cu 

Infantino family - https://static.india.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MixCollage-13-Jul-2024-10-06-AM-7379.jpg?impolicy=Medium_Resize&w=1200&h=800 

Infantino ‘07 Champions League final - https://shorturl.at/9Thxo 

Infantino gives Trump shirt - https://shorturl.at/slZLq

Infantino and Putin - https://shorturl.at/Ppfr6 

Keepie-uppies - https://www.instagram.com/reels/C4zofzpuxHz/ 

FIFA FIFA FIFA - https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1508452970828025867 

Today i feel… - https://youtu.be/zy9jaX9RAbA?si=gJnhRrsJWjZmclu0&t=9 

Al Thani combatting corruption prize - https://shorturl.at/nI0UL 

Salt Bae visit - https://x.com/TelemundoSports/status/1346885110495383554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346885110495383554%7Ctwgr%5Eabb69268fd4caa92cc894b2aa484919210f46bfe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2022%2F12%2F22%2Ffifa-launches-investigation-salt-baes-gatecrashing-argentinas%2F 

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