The election of Gianni Infantino: Small change at FIFA
Why should we be troubled by the election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA's new president? An inside job, an inside appointment. It reeks of…
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Why should we be troubled by the election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA's new president? An inside job, an inside appointment. It reeks of…
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Thanks for your remarks, Vas. Well stated and I fear that, as brilliant as Indian cricketers can be – deft, remarkable stunning strokers of the ball – Dravid had a quality otherwise lacking in the overall team. Flashiness is a fine quality, provided you have the capital and deep pockets to back it up…
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