Infantino says he has backing of ‘vast majority’ in re-election bid
The Asian Football Confederation rallied behind Fifa president Gianni Infantino, boosting the 56-year-old’s hopes of winning a fourth term.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has stated that he has the overwhelming support of the majority of Fifa's member associations in his re-election campaign for the March vote. Despite previous criticism of his aborted plan to sell off a share of the sport's commercial rights to private investors, Infantino is confident in his position to secure a fourth term.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) expressed full endorsement of Infantino on Friday, providing a significant endorsement for his re-election bid. African countries also rallied behind the 56-year-old, with all countries backing his candidacy. Infantino acknowledged that there may be differing opinions within Fifa but emphasized the importance of respecting the democratic process and the equal voice of every member association.
No other candidate has yet declared their intention to oppose Infantino, with the deadline for candidates to submit their names being less than a month away on November 18.
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