How Gianni Infantino rose to rule football

Gianni Infantino is staying on as FIFA president despite growing pressure to step down. So who is football's most powerful man, why did UEFA and others turn against him, and how did he reassert his authority?

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How Gianni Infantino rose to rule football

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