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FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president

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FIFA’s Infantino ‘must go, no ifs or buts’, blasts German FA vice president

Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of German football's vice-presidents, adds to list calling for Gianni Infantino's resignation.

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