Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.
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Thomas King, Award-Winning Canadian Author, Says He Is Not Indigenous
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Paul Gallagher, Brother of Oasis Band Members, Is Charged With Rape
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