Infantino To Stand For Re-Election
Gianni Infantino FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, says football’s world governing body. Infantino, who has filled the role since 2016, has been under pressure Read More... The post Infantino To Stand For Re-Election appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president since 2016, will seek re-election in March, according to the global football governing body. The Swiss politician faced criticism after proposing to sell shares in FIFA competitions to private investment firms, a plan that sparked worldwide outrage. In response, UEFA threatened to boycott all FIFA events, including the World Cup.
On Saturday, Infantino declined to comment on his future when questioned by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland. The FIFA president will remain in office until 2031 if re-elected. FIFA recently accused UEFA of launching a "smear campaign" against the organization and its leaders in response to the legal dispute over Infantino's proposal.
UEFA had previously filed a lawsuit in the US, requesting access to FIFA's evidence and documents, threatening to bring a criminal complaint in Switzerland.
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