Pope Infantino & Emperor Trump: Football’s Unholy Alliance Explained

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Infantino, Trump, and FIFA's Political Neutrality Crisis

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Pope Infantino & Emperor Trump: Football’s Unholy Alliance Explained

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump have formed one of football’s strangest power friendships. The Pope of FIFA and the self-styled Emperor of everything. From Nobel Prize shout-outs to FIFA inventing a Peace Prize just to hand it to Trump, this is football politics at its most surreal. Here’s how it happened, why it matters, and what it means for the future of the world’s biggest sport.

5aside.com™ December 11, 2025

Strength training in modern day football

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Protected: Why Strength Training Is Essential for Modern Footballers

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5aside.com™ December 4, 2025

What do ABBA and penalty shootouts have in common?

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Protected: Can FIFA Make Penalty Shootouts Fairer? The Answer Might Be ABBA

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5aside.com™ December 4, 2025

Green card in football

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Green Card in Football: Refs Rewarding Honesty One Match at a Time

Yellow for caution, red for dismissal – but what about the mysterious green card in football? Here’s where it came from, how it’s been used, and if it could ever reach the world stage.

5aside.com™ September 29, 2025

Football fans on application

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Score Big with the Best Apps for Football Fixtures: Ultimate Guide to Never Missing a Match!

Never miss a match again with our ultimate guide to the best football fixture apps.

5aside.com™ September 26, 2025

Camavinga and Yamal

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Academy Footballers Breaking Records: The Rise of Football’s Youngest Pros

The world of football has long been captivated by wonderkids – academy graduates who make the breakthrough at an early age to challenge records and shine on the biggest stages.

5aside.com™ July 2, 2025

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