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An English town burns a celebrity effigy every year – this time it’s FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

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Miguel ⁠⁠Maduro insists Gianni Infantino cannot serve more than three terms, pointing to FIFA's statutes. FIFA President Gianni Infantino allegedly influenced Trump administration advisers to fast-track a work permit for his illegal Nicaraguan housekeeper after she lost her legal status. Covered by 8 outlets: 4 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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  1. Skysports No political lean GB
    Infantino faces fight for FIFA presidency as first challenger emerges

    Gianni Infantino is facing his first serious challenger for the FIFA presidency after Japanese football chief Kohzo Tashima announced his intention to stand in March's election.

  2. USA TODAY Leans left Factuality: High US
    Will Democrats subpoena FIFA president over Trump dealings? - USA Today

    Will Democrats subpoena FIFA president over Trump dealings? USA Today

  3. Standard Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    11-metre effigy of Gianni Infantino unveiled for Bonfire Night celebrations

    The Fifa president is depicted holding a ‘red card hotline’ token and a golden statue of US President Donald Trump’s head.

  4. Mirror Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Gianni Infantino chosen for bonfire effigy as FIFA chief could be grilled on Trump links

    Gianni Infantino is clinging onto his position as FIFA president ahead of his re-election bid in March, but he remains the firing line following a series of controversies

  5. Al Jazeera English Leans left Factuality: High State media QA
    FIFA’s Infantino ineligible for re-election, says former governance chief

    Miguel ⁠⁠Maduro insists Gianni Infantino cannot serve more than three terms, pointing to FIFA's statutes.

    State-funded media
  6. Daily Mail Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Embattled FIFA chief Gianni Infantino 'used Trump adviser to get work permit for his undocumented Nicaraguan housekeeper'

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino allegedly influenced Trump administration advisers to fast-track a work permit for his illegal Nicaraguan housekeeper after she lost her legal status.

  7. The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Trump’s Favorite Suck-Up Exposed in Stunning Maid Scandal

    Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters FIFA President Gianni Infantino used his connections to Donald Trump to keep a Nicaraguan maid working for him after the government revoked her legal status, according to a report. The top Trump suck-up, who awarded the president a phony “FIFA Peace...

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CNN An English town burns a celebrity effigy every year – this time it’s FIFA’s Gianni Infantino
The Independent Giant effigy of Gianni Infantino unveiled for bonfire celebrations

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