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FIFA President faces his critics

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The embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino tries to shore up support at a crisis meeting in Morocco. We hear from his critics and his fans, including the head of Malawi's football association.

Also on the programme: We speak to the Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk who went on hunger strike in solidarity with thousands of students in India as they demanded change; and what does the victory of a progressive candidate in a Democratic primary for senate say about the party, its platform and its chances in November's US midterm elections?

(Photo: FIFA's Africa regional office in Sale, Morocco Credit: Jalal Morchidi/EPA/Shutterstock)
5 Aug 5PM English United Kingdom News

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