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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 50 MIN

Is Infantino's exit now inevitable?

from The Athletic FC Podcast

Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic’s Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, and James Horncastle to unpack a week that shook global football. The panel dissects how Gianni Infantino’s multi-billion-dollar plans to sell off stakes in FIFA tournaments fell apart, the scale of pushback, and whether this historic U-turn leaves Infantino’s presidency in serious jeopardy.Plus, UEFA Vice-President Laura McAllister joins the show to offer an insider perspective on leading the opposition. As a pivotal voice in the call for a potential boycott, she breaks down the emergency meetings and what needs to happen next at FIFA.Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton, James Horncastle, Laura McAllisterExec Producer: Adey MoorheadProducers: Jay Beale & Liam Warburton  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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