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Gianni Infantino Weighs in on Mauro Icardi Situation, Slams Italian Stadiums

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has had his say on Mauro Icardi's situation at Inter Milan and the role of agents in the sport, while also slamming Italian stadiums, saying the country's infrastructure is behind that of Gabon.

Infantino spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Football Italia) and said he hopes Inter and Icardi can make up, before touching on the topic of agents:

"I would always want Icardi in the team and I hope that there can be a deal between Inter and Icardi to make both of them happy.

"UEFA and FIFA are working together on a very important issue, which also has ethical implications, and a business that every year moves €8bn.