Who is the “king of soccer" Gianni Infantino?

谁是“足球之王”贾尼·因凡蒂诺?

The Story

2026-06-17

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As England kick off their World Cup campaign tonight, one man will be impossible to ignore: FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Hailed by supporters as the man who transformed football’s governing body and accused by critics of chasing power and influence, he's become one of the most powerful figures in global sport. But who is the man at the centre of football's biggest stage? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Guest: Martyn Ziegler chief sports reporter, The Times. Host: Luke Jones. Producers: Dave Creasey and Edward Drummond. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.com Read more: The ruthless rise of Gianni Infantino and his Fifa money machine Further listening: The Game Clips: BBC News, FIFA, Sky News, Channel 4 News, Fox News, CNN. Image: Getty Images. This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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