# Episode 879 - Farcical FIFA

An episode of [Arseblog Arsecast, The Arsenal Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/281128135), 11 Jun 2026, 1 h 06 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/arseblog/e/6a2aab9c85cf45e0eb85aed5/media.mp3

In this episode I'm joined by Philippe Auclair to chat about some more end of season Arsenal stuff, reaction to the Champions League final in terms of how both teams are perceived in football style terms but without sufficient context, before we discuss the upcoming World Cup which starts today. There's focus on Gianni Infantino and the way he has made FIFA his own personal fiefdom, building power and influence, but being too cowardly to use it when his own people need it. There are some wider thoughts on the tournament as a whole, a little more Arsenal stuff at the end, a chance to win a cool celebration photo book, and more. Here's the photo-zine mentioned in the competition – https://lowerblock.com/product/arsenal-champions-again-2025-26/ Get extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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