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Is Gianni Infantino FIFA’s Most Controversial FIFA President?

By: Matthew Gonsiewski When Gianni Infantino was elected FIFA president in 2016, he inherited an organization…

“The best teams don’t press harder — they press smarter. Positional discipline wins games before a ball is kicked.”

— Editor’s note, Issue 12

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2.31 — Avg xG conceded by top-4 sides this week

87% — Pass completion in the final third, league leaders

3 — Teams overperforming xG by 4+ goals this season

14 min — Average time before a high press is broken, top six

Is Gianni Infantino FIFA’s Most Controversial FIFA President?