Is Infantino’s hypocrisy eroding the international game?| First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G

October 06, 2025, 9:45 AM ISTFirst Sports by Rupha Ramani

FIFA has been an international sport which has attracted a large section of audience from far across different countries. But this time is acting as a political body of US. Amid calls to suspend Israeli teams, President Gianni Infantino said that sports should unite instead of dividing. The critics are asking that instead of Russia, Israel should be moved out of the world football league but days after Russia invaded Ukraine, it was kicked out and Israel is still enjoying full protection rights. This raises questions and aligns this with politics. What could be the reason of this battle? The answer lies within the administration as US President Donald Trump has been providing a shield to Israel. From the earliest FIFA has proved the money and politics comes first, football second. Rupha Ramani brings to you that how the federation's head has deeply affected the world-famous game.

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