Mystery as Infantino cancels New York trip
Last week, Inside Sport revealed how the FIFA president had been clocking up the air miles at a staggering rate as he continues to attempt to save his job.
TL;DR
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino canceled a planned appearance at a Milken Institute event in the Hamptons, with his private jet staying in Doha.
- UEFA filed court papers in the US seeking documents related to Infantino's alleged mismanagement concerning World Cup stake sales.
- Infantino's jet previously flew from Paris to Majorca, then Pisa, and finally Hanoi for the ASEAN Cup final.
- Tributes were paid at Premier League matches to two police officers killed in Middlesbrough.
- Manchester United honored former disabled supporters' association secretary Chas Banks MBE with a new platform.
- Hollywood actors Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie filmed scenes for an Ocean's Eleven prequel in Monaco, featuring replica vintage cars.
- Questions were raised about the departure of England cricket's head of comms, Danny Reuben, with potential interest from Australia.
- The traditional UEFA Champions League draw after-party in Monaco featured trapeze artists, with the roof closed, leading to speculation about toned-down entertainment due to FIFA's financial scrutiny.