Sunday, March 6, 2016

Infantino asserts FIFA power, won't just be an ambassador (The Associated Press)

New FIFA President Swiss Gianni Infantino arrives with a ball for a friendly soccer match at the home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP)

Newly-elected Gianni Infantino is standing firm against the FIFA administration's determination that he is only an ambassadorial president, declaring he will be the ultimate boss of world football. In a shakeup of FIFA in the wake of scandals, a separation of powers is being implemented that hands the CEO-like secretary general control of business operations and a larger salary than the president.


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