In a parallel universe, Gianni Infantino is a faceless functionary in a drab Glattbrugg lawyers’ office.But somehow this charmless blazer has wooed Donald Trump, partied with the Kardashians and wormed his way into the Middle East peace process.He did kick ups with Putin, cosied up to Salt Bae and carved his own name on the trophy. Twice.From FBI raids to $25,000 tickets, this is the story of the most hated man in football…Get part 2 instantly when you subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorshipLinks from the show:Young Infantino - https://shorturl.at/yU3Cu Infantino family - https://static.india.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MixCollage-13-Jul-2024-10-06-AM-7379.jpg?impolicy=Medium_Resize&w=1200&h=800 Infantino ‘07 Champions League final - https://shorturl.at/9Thxo Infantino gives Trump shirt - https://shorturl.at/slZLqInfantino and Putin - https://shorturl.at/Ppfr6 Keepie-uppies - https://www.instagram.com/reels/C4zofzpuxHz/ FIFA FIFA FIFA - https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1508452970828025867 Today i feel… - https://youtu.be/zy9jaX9RAbA?si=gJnhRrsJWjZmclu0&t=9 Al Thani combatting corruption prize - https://shorturl.at/nI0UL Salt Bae visit - https://x.com/TelemundoSports/status/1346885110495383554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346885110495383554%7Ctwgr%5Eabb69268fd4caa92cc894b2aa484919210f46bfe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2022%2F12%2F22%2Ffifa-launches-investigation-salt-baes-gatecrashing-argentinas%2F Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices