WHY ON EARTH DO TV COMPANIES NEED A GAME ON CHRISTMAS EVE? THE SYBOLISM OF IT JUST STINKS
SWISS prosecutors have closed an investigation into Gianni Infantino, clearing him of any wrongdoing.
That is all you need to know, really.
But good old Gianni (below) has decided that this news is almost worthy of an open-top bus parade.
“This is a full and clear victory for me, for the new FIFA and for justice,” he declared.
“It is now clear that the accusations against me were mere attempts by poor, envious and corrupt people to attack my reputation.” Maybe. Would it have been better for Infantino to welcome closure, keep his head down and get on with his job? It would. But Infantino clearly believes himself to be one of the most powerful men in the world… and he just cannot resist an opportunity for grandstanding. > THE latest financial results from Manchester United show that the club had a record revenue of £648.4million for the year ending June 30. Never mind the reported £42.1m loss, that revenue figure shows that the club – despite struggling on the field – remains a commercial phenomenon. And that is exactly why the Glazers don’t want to let go of it.
AFTER Alejandro Garnacho put a couple of gorilla emojis alongside a photograph of himself and Andre Onana celebrating the win over FC Copenhagen, the Manchester United keeper said: “People cannot choose what I should be offended by. I know exactly what [Garnacho] meant – power and strength. This matter should go no further.”
But it has, and will go further. Because once something is posted on social media, it means offence can be caused to anyone.
And while Onana is not offended, others might be.
Which is exactly what football clubs should be drumming into youngsters such as Garnacho.
Romelu Lukaku shows his appreciation for the fans (inset) after scoring again