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New FIFA president Gianni Infantino waves to delegates after his election

New FIFA president Gianni Infantino waves to delegates after his election Source: Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP

A new president has been elected to head football's ruling body FIFA. Switzerland's Gianni Infantino succeeds compatriot Sepp Blatter .. on a term until 2019.The sporting scene is getting busy, with many domestic competitions either hotting up or about to start, and some big international competitions on the horizon.

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A new president has been elected to head football's ruling body FIFA. Switzerland's Gianni Infantino succeeds compatriot Sepp Blatter .. on a term until 2019.The sporting scene is getting busy, with many domestic competitions either hotting up or about to start, and some big international competitions on the horizon.

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