‘Nothing has changed’ as Fifa confirms Infantino will seek re-election
Fifa has reiterated Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth and final term as president, despite backlash over his abandoned World Cup investment plan.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is set to run for re-election in next March's presidential vote, according to the global football governing body. Despite backlash over his scrapped plan to bring private investment into World Cup events, Fifa has confirmed Infantino's intention to stand for a fourth term. Should he win, the 56-year-old Swiss will continue as head of world football until 2031.
The European body Uefa, which initially threatened to boycott all Fifa tournaments over the plan, remains set against Infantino's re-election. Uefa has filed requests for documents related to the scheme and is considering legal action against Fifa in Switzerland. Support for Infantino is coming from Saudi Arabia, African body CAF, and South America's CONMEBOL, while CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani is seen as the likely challenger.
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