The Club World Cup trophy reveal at their booth in Fanatics Fest NY. I was lucky enough to stick around for the President of FIFA Gianni Infantino to sign my badge with a photo match and get a selfie

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino signs my Fanatics Fest Badge 

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino signs my Fanatics Fest Badge

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