Montagliani to seek CONCACAF re-election in boost for Infantino: reports
Victor Montagliani, widely touted as the biggest potential threat to Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election bid, intends to remain as head of CONCACAF rather than run against the beleaguered president, multiple outlets reported Thursday.Canadian businessman Montagliani reportedly told CONCACAF staff that he intends to seek a third full term heading the continental federation which represents North…
Victor Montagliani is reportedly planning to seek a third term as head of CONCACAF, according to multiple reports. The Canadian businessman is widely seen as the main challenger to FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid. However, Montagliani intends to run for a further term leading CONCACAF, which represents North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
If confirmed, this would likely prevent Montagliani from challenging Infantino in FIFA's upcoming March election. Montagliani, a FIFA vice-president, had a close relationship with Infantino, but there were indications that he held differing views on FIFA's purpose. Infantino has faced criticism and legal issues following the aborted plan to create a private investment subsidiary for World Cup events.
Despite losing the support of several confederations, Infantino has garnered backing from Africa's CAF, South America's CONMEBOL, and some Asian associations. Montagliani has been CONCACAF president since 2016, providing stability after his predecessors were embroiled in a FIFA corruption scandal.
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