Gianni Infantino was supposed to be the man to detoxify the FIFA brand when he took over from his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter in 2016.
The Swiss-born administrator and former lawyer came with directives to stamp out corruption at the heart of football’s governing body and give the beautiful game its title back.
However, his time in charge of FIFA has been rife with controversy, making him one of the most divisive figures in football - culminating with his plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, a privatization proposal which has led Infantino to be accused of tarnishing the culture of football and the very soul of the beautiful game.
Here's a chronological look at some of Infantino's biggest controversies since he took over 10 years ago - leading to a very fraught 2026 for the head of FIFA.
2016: Ethics investigations
