Does Football have a problem? Each week we will discuss the biggest issues and pressing points impacting the Beautiful Game in a new series starring Craig Beazley and Mani Thangadurai.
Has football lost its soul?
In this explosive discussion, Craig and Mani ask whether the biggest problem facing the world's game isn't VAR, fixture congestion or billionaire owners... but FIFA itself.
From Gianni Infantino's growing influence over world football to his increasingly visible relationship with Donald Trump, we examine why many fans, journalists and football figures believe FIFA is becoming more concerned with power, politics and profit than protecting the sport.
We discuss:
⚽ Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA
⚽ FIFA's ever-expanding tournaments and commercial ambitions
⚽ Why critics accuse FIFA of greed and hypocrisy
⚽ The long shadow of corruption allegations that have damaged FIFA's reputation over many years
⚽ The political optics surrounding Infantino's relationship with Donald Trump
⚽ Why UEFA has publicly warned about fixture congestion and the growing international calendar
⚽ Whether football is becoming a business first and a sport second
⚽ Why supporters—not governing bodies—remain the true custodians of the game
Football belongs to the fans. It was built by communities, sustained by supporters and made great by the people in the stands—not by executives chasing ever-larger revenues. As more competitions are added and more money is extracted from clubs, broadcasters and supporters, many are asking one simple question:
Who is football really for anymore?
Craig and Mani debate whether meaningful change can only happen if clubs, players, confederations and supporters push back against FIFA's increasing control over the global game.
Do you think FIFA is taking football in the right direction, or has the balance between sporting integrity and commercial ambition been lost?
👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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