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FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football's vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:05:35 UTC.

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