The Upshot

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_sponsorship

Links 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/slZLq

Infantino 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

On the show today:

- Thomas Tuchel’s MILF summer.

- The Norwegian stars who had an orgy on the pitch. 

- We hear from England fans caught in car tipping chaos in Mexico

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_sponsorship⁠

JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834

Links:

Hendo breaks arm - https://x.com/arsenalfami1y/status/2073973243568935166 

Kane voice - https://x.com/arsenalfami1y/status/2073973243568935166 

Anthony Gordon fuck off - https://x.com/arsenalfami1y/status/2073973243568935166 

Scary Mexico fans - https://x.com/The_Forty_Four/status/2074030302712771013 

David Bentley dance - https://www.instagram.com/p/DabVBSkBdV2/?hl=en-gb

Tuchel Mumsnet - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5549319-to-find-thomas-tuchel-strangely-attractive 

Tuchel modelling - https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fs1lhimdxtyi91.jpg 

Belgium Trump dance - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1upjdmz/during_the_celebrations_of_lukakus_goal_belgian/ 

Balogan red - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmAX7zw41CQ 

Ted Cruz - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1uoymvh/no_politics_in_sport_senator_ted_cruz_to_trump_on/ 

Casemiro crying - https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2073955232652943533 

Sad fans on Copacabana - https://x.com/bbkigalifm/status/2074011024064184572 

Bloke in Barcelona - https://shorturl.at/Cg3YW

Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

France’s 2010 World Cup squad was absolutely full of wrong’uns.

From illegal organ harvesting to sex tape blackmail, meet the mutinous French mob who had a meltdown in South Africa.

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_sponsorship

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the show today:

- Hysteria and backstabbing as big dogs crash out the World Cup

- David Beckham’s awkward reunion

- Ben Stokes’ big moment is overshadowed by a pundit’s shagging

JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834

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_sponsorship⁠

Links:

Beckham awkward encounter - https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/comp-1782750686.png?w=646 

Botham on England cricket behaviour - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3FKSCVCjypk

Jaded Stokes - https://shorturl.at/EH0tL   

Bielsa - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1ugs4j3/heated_interview_from_marcelo_bielsa_after_being/ 

Hong Myung Bo banned from shops - https://shorturl.at/wrnn9 

Hong Myung Bo blurred in interview - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1558002462427954 

Hong Myung Bo bows to reporters - https://shorturl.at/Q8Xcs 

Ruggeri - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1uilkbr/fabrizio_corona_matteo_ruggeri_allegedly_pays/ 

Garnacho hair - https://shorturl.at/Jv82D 

JP hair - https://shorturl.at/ZAZgp 

Townsend eating eggs on plane - https://www.instagram.com/p/DaDobq6gVm_/?hl=en

Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The England squad that flew to Germany 20 years ago was packed with absolute wrong'uns.

From shagging grannies to battering DJs, meet England's last golden generation…

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=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship

Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers

JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834

#football #England #worldcup2026
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices