{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/6a71053c2031aa1a28000c61?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and global soccer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6818801871c041c8cc75b143/1785791783421-8408b470-792b-4511-bda1-6f732137a980.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Hot off the heels of the <strong>2026 men’s World Cup –</strong> FIFA president Gianni Infantino unveiled a proposal to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors. After widespread condemnation from the public and FIFA member associations, the proposal has been scrapped. </p><p><br></p><p>Now the question is: <strong>Can Infantino hold onto his grip on the FIFA presidency?</strong> What is next for FIFA? And, what did this all mean for the women’s game?</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode of <strong>Full Time</strong>, <strong>Jillian Sakovits</strong> is joined by <strong><em>The Athletic’s</em></strong> <strong>Megan Feringa </strong>to take the listener inside the week that shook FIFA and the move that could cost Infantino everything. Megan also reacts to Monday’s breaking news that <strong>Manchester United manager Marc Skinner </strong>has left the <strong>English Women’s Super League</strong> club by mutual consent.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>PLUS:</strong> <strong>Asli Pelit </strong>hops on the pod and breaks down the best moments from the <strong>NWSL</strong> weekend, including <strong>Gotham FC’s</strong> journey to the top, the <strong>Royals</strong>’ big win over the <strong>Thorns</strong> and <strong>Jess Fishlock</strong> keeping the time on its toes. </p><p>_______________</p><p>HOST: Jillian Sakovits</p><p>GUESTS:&nbsp;Asli Pelit, Megan Feringa</p><p>PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes</p><p>_______________</p><p>Referenced on the show:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7485172/2026/08/02/fifa-world-cup-stake-sale-inside/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inside the week that shook Gianni Infantino, FIFA and the football world</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7482610/2026/07/31/fifa-world-cup-infantino-sale-u-turn-future/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FIFA scraps World Cup private investment plans as Infantino fights for his future</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7487352/2026/08/02/uefa-fifa-legal-action-gianni-infantino/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UEFA threatens FIFA, Joshua Kushner with legal action over World Cup investment plan</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7488445/2026/08/03/gianni-infantino-fifa-support-fa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">English FA to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7483191/2026/07/31/gotham-uswnt-defender-emily-sonnett-injury/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gotham and USWNT defender Emily Sonnett to miss remainder of NWSL season after knee surgery</a></p><p>_______________</p><p>Get in touch:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:fulltime@theathletic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠fulltime@theathletic.com⁠⁠</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime</p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@theathleticfulltime\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/newsletters/full-time/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here⁠⁠</a></p><p>Visit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub <a href=\"https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠here</a></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}