Le Monde
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2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino will open the 2026 World Cup with Donald Trump, overseeing a tournament expanded in size and scope that reflects his decade-long strategy to grow FIFA's revenues and consolidate his institutional power.
2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business
The head of world football will kick off the 2026 World Cup alongside Donald Trump on June 11, launching a tournament of unprecedented scale. More countries, more matches, more revenue: The event will reflect the strategy he has pursued since taking over at the helm of FIFA 10 years ago, to grow the organization's business to enrich national federations and, above all, to strengthen his own grip on power.
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