The Upshot

Gianni Infantino: the most hated man in football (part one)

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

Thomas Tuchel’s MILF summer

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

The secrets & scandals of France's 2010 World Cup squad

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

David Beckham’s awkward reunion

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 secrets & scandals of England's 2006 World Cup squad

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