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Four years later, is FIFA’s president still a disabled, gay, African migrant worker?
As global soccer fans prepare for the quadrennial World Cup tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada and starting on Thursday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is riding high.
TL;DR
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino is criticized for making the current World Cup a "triumph of FIFA greed" due to high ticket prices.
- Ticket prices have varied wildly and have generally been more expensive than in previous tournaments, pricing out fans.
- Infantino's past statements during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where he expressed solidarity with various groups, are brought up.
- Criticism of the Qatar World Cup included its location, use of slave labor, winter scheduling, and alleged funding of terrorists and banning of homosexuality.
- Infantino's actions during his presidency, such as firing those investigating corruption and his meeting with the Swiss attorney general, are highlighted.
- Concerns are raised about the decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, given its lack of soccer tradition.
- The article suggests anticipating the "unexpected" from Infantino during the World Cup based on past experiences.