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Eugene

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7. Not necessarily. Corruption is the way FIFA operates, but they're usually not this open and obvious about it.

Reply to Paladin (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 9, 2025, 03:44 PM

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Appeasing smooth-brained autocrats isn't new. The real offense is leaving the corrupt process out in the open for the whole world to see.

If Infantino falls, it will be for bungling, not for any ethical lapses.

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trump, causing yet another official's career to go into the toilet? Paladin Tuesday #1

Not necessarily. Corruption is the way FIFA operates, but they're usually not this open and obvious about it. Eugene Tuesday #7

I"m with ya... Stuckinthebush Tuesday #2

"... FIFA's ethics committee..." LMFAO! RockRaven Tuesday #3

I know I nearly spit my drink out when I read that! niyad Wednesday #10

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FIFA has been corrupt for a long time, but Infantino has taken Wiz Imp Tuesday #8

Isn't that to be expected? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday #9

Good for FairSquare. ShazzieB Wednesday #11