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Infantino’s ‘eligibility’ crisis intensifies as Nigeria considers suing, while those he flatters look deceived

October 7 – FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino’s ability to protect the sporting integrity of its biggest competitions has once again been called into question following the World Cup eligibility scandal surrounding Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. Mapsi featured at the World Cup last summer and helped Congo reach the round of 32 where they lost to England in a game in which Mpasi was outstanding.

— Inside World Football, publisher's words · Read the original ↗

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Who broke it

Walfoot

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outlets in 5 languages over 3 d 11 h.

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Corroborated (6)

6 of 10 outlets each added at least one detail no earlier report had; the other 4 repeat it. That is independence, not agreement: two of them can still contradict each other.

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    BBC Sport — FootballEN · GBOwn reporting

    Will anyone stop re-election of Infantino as Fifa president?

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