Gianni Infantino's Story: Lawyer To FIFA's Controversial Boss | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | 4K

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For nearly a decade, Gianni Infantino transformed FIFA into a commercial powerhouse. But today, the man who promised to unite football finds himself at the centre of its biggest political crisis. From his rise as a Swiss-Italian lawyer to becoming FIFA President, to his growing ties with Donald Trump, the failed World Cup commercial deal, European revolt, governance questions and mounting calls for his exit - Rupha Ramani breaks down how Infantino went from football's reformer to its most controversial figure, and why his presidency may now be hanging by a thread.   00:00:00- Introduction: How Gianni Infantino became bigger than the sport 00:01:33 - Infantino's early years and entry into sports administration 00:02:26 - The UEFA Years: Joining in 2000 and his rise to General Secretary 00:03:54 - How the 2015 corruption crisis opened the door for a fresh face 00:04:57 - Becoming FIFA President 00:05:35 - Pushing for a 48-team World Cup and increasing revenue 00:06:13 - The Ugly Side: A

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