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Infantino and his end at FIFA?

By The Gaffer · August 2, 2026

Gianni Infantino has gone from all-powerful unapposed leader to a dead man walking at FIFA in just a few days. What happened?

World Cup A-Z. Z: Zizou

By The Gaffer · July 19, 2026

Zinedine Zidane. Zizou. Two World Cup Finals. Two headed goals and a headbutt.

World Cup A-Z. Y: Yellow Cards and Graham Poll

By The Gaffer · July 18, 2026

Graham Poll showed one player three yellow cards before sending him off at the 2006 World Cup.

World Cup A-Z. X: Xavi and Iniesta

By The Gaffer · July 18, 2026

Xavi and Iniesta, two of the greatest players of all-time. Both had a decisive impact as Spain won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

World Cup A-Z. W: The Wall and Zaire in 1974

By The Gaffer · July 18, 2026

When Zaire played Brazil in the 1974 World Cup, a defining moment was a Zaire defender kicking a free kick away before Rivellino could take it. What happened?