# Gianni Infantino: the most hated man in football (part one)

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Podcast: [The Upshot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upshot-6475025)
Published: 2026-07-09T06:00:00+00:00
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In a parallel universe, Gianni Infantino is a faceless functionary in a drab Glattbrugg lawyers’ office. But somehow this charmless blazer has wooed Donald Trump, partied with the Kardashians and wormed his way into the Middle East peace process. He did kick ups with Putin, cosied up to Salt Bae and carved his own name on the trophy. Twice. From FBI raids to $25,000 tickets, this is the story of the most hated man in football… Get part 2 instantly when you subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers  If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship Links from the show: Young Infantino - https://shorturl.at/yU3Cu  Infantino family - https://static.india.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MixCollage-13-Jul-2024-10-06-AM-7379.jpg?impolicy=Medium_Resize&w=1200&h=800  Infantino ‘07 Champions League final - https://shorturl.at/9Thxo  Infantino gives Trump shirt - https://shorturl.at/slZLq Infantino and Putin - https://shorturl.at/Ppfr6  Keepie-uppies - https://www.instagram.com/reels/C4zofzpuxHz/  FIFA FIFA FIFA - https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1508452970828025867  Today i feel… - https://youtu.be/zy9jaX9RAbA?si=gJnhRrsJWjZmclu0&t=9  Al Thani combatting corruption prize - https://shorturl.at/nI0UL  Salt Bae visit - https://x.com/TelemundoSports/status/1346885110495383554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346885110495383554%7Ctwgr%5Eabb69268fd4caa92cc894b2aa484919210f46bfe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2022%2F12%2F22%2Ffifa-launches-investigation-salt-baes-gatecrashing-argentinas%2F…

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