Infantino re-election boost as Concacaf chief will not stand

The re-election prospects of Fifa president Gianni Infantino have been bolstered after potential challenger Victor Montagliani revealed his intention to continue as head of Concacaf. Montagliani, 61, had been viewed as a possible candidate following Infantino's controversial attempt to sell World Cup stakes, which sparked international outrage.

Montagliani, however, has since informed colleagues that he plans to seek a final term with Concacaf, the organization overseeing North and Central America and the Caribbean. This news comes as the backlash against Infantino, led by European federation Uefa, seeks to identify a unifying candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin, 58, has also announced his candidacy for a fourth term, reversing his earlier pledge to not seek re-election. Uefa has published a 14-point plan to reform world football’s governing body and remains opposed to Infantino. Ceferin emphasized his commitment to keeping European football united and leaving Uefa prepared for the future.

Despite Ceferin not directly challenging Infantino, he is dedicated to finding a candidate capable of unifying the sport in the March FIfa presidential election.