FIFA President Gianni Infantino To Seek Fourth Term In 2027 Amid UEFA Rift Over Private Investment Plans
Zurich: FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election for a fourth term next March, with football's governing body confirming his intention to continue in the role amid growing pressure following controversy over his plans involving private investment in FIFA competitions, according to Goal.com. BREAKING! FIFA confirm Gianni Infantino will compete for re-election. “The FIFA President…
Zurich: FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to seek a fourth term in office during the 2027 re-election, according to the sport's governing body. Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, confirmed his intention to run in April, with no changes to his decision. The announcement came amid controversy surrounding his proposal to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, which sparked opposition from various parties, including UEFA.
UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA events, including the World Cup, following the proposal. FIFA has since denied any smear campaign against Infantino and his leadership, while UEFA maintains its confidence in finding a challenger for the election. To run, a candidate must secure support from 106 out of 211 member associations. No official challenger has emerged yet, but CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani has been considered a potential contender. Nominations must be submitted by November 18 for the March presidential election.
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