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Lyon fans send clear message to FIFA president
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Lyon fans send clear message to FIFA president

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fans of the French football club Lyon, known as Bad Gones, displayed banners criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a Champions League qualifier.
  • Infantino has faced significant opposition and recently abandoned plans to sell stakes in a subsidiary to private investors.
  • Lyon secured a 3-0 victory against Slavia Prague, advancing to the next round where they will face Fenerbahรงe.

Football fans in Lyon have sent a clear message to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, expressing their strong opposition to his leadership. The fan group Bad Gones unfurled two critical banners targeting the Swiss official during the club's Champions League qualifier against Slavia Prague.

Infantino has faced considerable pushback, recently withdrawing a plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary to private investors. He is also under scrutiny for alleged misconduct during his time as general secretary of the Union of European Football Associations.

The match itself saw Lyon triumph 3-0 over Slavia Prague, securing their progression to the next stage of the Champions League qualifiers. Although Slavia Prague had a slight advantage after a 2-1 victory in the first leg in the Czech Republic, Lyon mounted a comeback in the return fixture.

Lyon will now face Turkish club Fenerbahรงe in their upcoming match, with the first leg scheduled for next week in Turkey. The fans' protest highlights ongoing discontent with FIFA's direction under Infantino's presidency.

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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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