FIFA: Gianni Infantino even loses support in his own country Switzerland

Author: Elmut PintoPublished on: October 2, 2026Country: Switzerland

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FIFA: Gianni Infantino even loses support in his own country Switzerland

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is losing support in Switzerland, his home country, due to his involvement in a financial scandal related to Manchester City. This decline in trust adds to a series of controversies surrounding his leadership. The situation indicates a legitimacy crisis for Infantino within the sports and political community in Switzerland.

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