Trump's influence? Now Fifa President Infantino is trying to explain
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Donald Trump's intervention after a ban on a US striker has sparked a scandal. Now Gianni Infantino spoke up.
Donald Trump's intervention after a ban on a US striker has sparked a scandal. Now Gianni Infantino spoke up. The FIFA President assures that he reminded the US President of the independence of the sports judiciary.
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