New FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced awkward questions on Friday after announcing a sponsorship agreement with a Chinese conglomerate which has links to his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter. FIFA announced the Wanda Group, Chinas largest commercial property company and the worlds largest cinema chain operator, had become a sponsor for the next four World Cups, up to and including the 2030 tournament.Wanda Group chairman Wang Jianlin is reportedly Chinas richest man, while Blatters nephew Philippe Blatter is president and chief executive of subsidiary company Wanda Sports Holding and Infront Sports and Media. Infantino said the terms of the deal were commercially sensitive, but it is likely to be worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Sepp Blatter, whose nephew is linked with Wanda The Swiss insisted FIFA was conscious of the need to ensure all contracts were above board.Im very well aware of the potential situations that can exist when you have partners who may have subsidiaries, Infantino said.In these circumstances its even more important to do the right thing and make sure the contracts weve signed are compliant with the highest standards.FIFA has undergone a process which makes FIFA over-sensitive to these elements and making sure all the compliance requirements are fulfilled when we sign commercial agreements. Atletico Madrid are part-owned by Wanda Wanda Group also part-owns Atletico Madrid, the Spanish side which has been sanctioned by FIFA for signing under-age players. Atletico are contesting the ban.Infantino played down the potential for conflict.We have to make a clear distinction here between two things that have nothing to do with each other, Infantino added.One thing is a commercial partnership. 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Im glad we played Canada because they are a really good team -- probably the best team in the tournament right now and youd have to say that.The Americans lacked offensive-zone time during a 4-2 win Friday in Columbus and a 5-2 loss Saturday in Ottawa. Canada won gold in Sochi by having the puck in the offensive zone so much that opponents got worn down and couldnt create chances.Tortorella acknowledged the U.S. isnt the most skilled team in the tournament, and it did fine physically going up against Canada in bump-and-grind, testy situations. But general manager Dean Lombardi said he and his staff wanted to build the U.S. to beat the Canadians, and that means more than just beating them up.Obviously were pretty familiar with their talent level and what they bring, U.S. goaltender Cory Schneider said. Its just getting that intensity, getting that playoff feel to it. I think playing against the best prepares you the best.The U.S. has one exhibition game left, on Tuesday against Finland, before traveling to Toronto for the World Cup. Its opening game is Saturday aagainst Team Europe.ddddddddddddWith Canada serving as the gold standard and two games worth of film to study, the Americans must figure out how to beat the best at their own game of puck-possession hockey. Tortorella has some ideas.Everybody talks about puck possession, but sometimes puck possession is you dont have the puck, you put it into an area to get it back and I dont think we did a good enough job there, said Tortorella, who won the Stanley Cup in 2004 with the Tampa Bay Lightning while preaching a safe is death mantra. When we did, I just think we need to be closer there. We need to support and outnumber people there also. Thats our biggest weaknesses in the two games, so we have a little bit of work to do as we go through and prepare for the start of the tournament.Judging from Sidney Crosbys cross-check to the back of Kyle Palmieri and other antics, theres already plenty of animosity built up between the U.S. and Canada going into the first best-against-best tournament since Sochi. The U.S. lost to Canada 1-0 in the semifinals, and players havent forgotten about that experience.But captain Joe Pavelski cautioned about getting too worried about Canada and losing focus.Its not just about beating Canada, Pavelski said. Obviously its nice if you beat them along the way. Its about winning a tournament. We want to get to that level with this group, and its about going through a lot of good teams to get to that level. ' ' '