Feb 27 • 02:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

In 10 years, Infantino brought FIFA closer to geopolitical disputes and expanded competitions

Gianni Infantino, over a decade as FIFA president, has blended sports diplomacy with global politics, fostering connections and expanding FIFA's competitions.

Gianni Infantino, the Swiss-Italian president of FIFA, has spent the last decade positioning the organization at the intersection of international sports and geopolitics. His visible presence alongside sports icons and world leaders, including moments shared with figures like Marta and Cristiano Ronaldo, has been strategically captured on his Instagram, showcasing his role as a global diplomat. Infantino has actively sought to engage with countries, governments, and international organizations, underlining FIFA's influence beyond mere football governance.

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