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Awkward Moment Infantino Tries to Make Bald Joke to Journalist when Confronted
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino was confronted outside a Dominican Republic hotel by Sky News correspondent James Matthews, who challenged him over calls for his resignation.
- Three continental confederations accused the president of "deception" last week over efforts to introduce private investment into FIFA tournaments.
- The Union of European Football Associations has threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions, having "lost confidence" in Infantino's leadership.
- Fan groups have launched a petition demanding Infantino's resignation, with supporters across all six FIFA confederations urging him to step down.
- When asked if he "betrayed the game of football," Infantino responded with the quip, "I'll see you at the hairdressers," while retaining support in Africa and South America.
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It is getting hotter under the feet of FIFA President Gianni Infantino (56). Follow everything about the world football association and its president in our live blog!
·Kobbegem, Belgium
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The controversial FIFA president did not answer whether he had betrayed football.
·Helsinki, Finland
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When asked by a journalist about his choices, Fifa's president clumsyly skipped the question, merely talking about his baldness.
·Paris, France
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Gianni Infantino raises critical questions in the Dominican Republic about his failed World Cup plans and a possible resignation – with jokes instead of answers.
·Berlin, Germany
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Gianni Infantino is under pressure: the FIFA president has to work hard on his re-election, and then he gets pissed off by retiring reporters.
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Total News Sources18
Leaning Left4Leaning Right6Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Right
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources lean Right
60% Right
L 40%
R 60%
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