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Infantino Dodges Questions, Makes Bald Joke

FIFA President Gianni Infantino avoided answering critical questions from a Sky News reporter in the Dominican Republic, instead joking about their shared baldness as he left the scene.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced a confrontation with a Sky News journalist during a youth football event in the Dominican Republic, where he was asked about his leadership amid growing calls for his resignation. Instead of addressing the criticism, Infantino dismissed the reporter's questions by commenting on their baldness, saying "Thank you. You have a lovely haircut" before closing the car door and driving away.

The incident occurs as FIFA faces intense scrutiny after controversial plans involving private investors in World Cup tournaments collapsed. Multiple national football associations and regional confederations have recently demanded Infantino's resignation, citing a loss of trust in his leadership. wlop.pl