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FIFA Suffers ‘Irreversible’ Damage Over President Gianni Infantino Investigation

FIFA Suffers ‘Irreversible’ Damage Over President Gianni Infantino Investigation

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By Elite News Reporter With Gianni Infantino's running of world football being examined by a Swiss special prosecutor, FIFA's hopes of shedding the image of scandal have been derailed by its president's secret meetings with authorities. A Swiss special prosecutor opened a criminal case into the Infantino's conduct last week over his meetings with the country's attorney general who has been leading a sprawling investigation into football corruption. “The FIFA president is subject to a criminal investigation by the Swiss judicial authorities," FIFA said, “but he has not been charged nor is he guilty of anything. ... FIFA and its president will continue to cooperate fully with the judicial authorities in Switzerland until these investigations are concluded.” It is five years sinc...