Rights group urges Fifa to block Infantino’s re-election bid over term limits

Human rights group FairSquare has called on Fifa to prevent Gianni Infantino from seeking another presidency term, arguing that he has already served the maximum allowable three terms under the organization's statutes. Fifa presidents are capped at three terms in office. Infantino's eligibility is disputed due to his initial term, which he claims should not count towards the limit as it began in 2016 following Sepp Blatter's resignation.

FairSquare contends this interpretation contradicts Fifa's statutes. The group's director, Nicholas McGeehan, warned that the proposal sets a dangerous precedent by circumventing term limits intended as a check on presidential power. The vote on Infantino's re-election is scheduled for March 18 in Morocco. Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF have also urged a review of Infantino's conduct following Fifa's proposal to create a US$20-billion subsidiary to attract private investment. Some national associations, like Scotland's, have expressed opposition to Infantino's re-election.