The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary

← The Double Pivot: Soccer analysis, analytics, and commentary4 aug · 44 min

Infantin-Out? The FIFA private equity scandal and what comes next

Infantin-Out? The FIFA private equity scandal and what comes next4 aug44 min

Huge FIFA news post World Cup as Gianni Infantino attempted to sell off shares in the World Cup in a very dubious deal, saw it collapse amid stern resistance from UEFA, and is suddenly facing a potential vote of no confidence. Is it possible reform is actually coming to FIFA? What does UEFA actually want? What would a new majority coalition look like? We go into the history of Havelange's and Blatter's FIFA, the ways that FIFA has always blended cutthroat capitalism and old-school corruption,...