{
  "id": 1583612,
  "title": "Rights group urges Fifa to block Infantino’s re-election bid over term limits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/rights-group-urges-fifa-to-block-infantinos-re-election-bid-over-term-1583612",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T22:16:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/18/rights-group-urges-fifa-to-block-infantino-s-re-election-bid-over-term-limits"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Human rights group FairSquare has called on Fifa to prevent Gianni Infantino from seeking another presidency term, arguing that he has already served the maximum allowable three terms under the organization's statutes. Fifa presidents are capped at three terms in office. Infantino's eligibility is disputed due to his initial term, which he claims should not count towards the limit as it began in 2016 following Sepp Blatter's resignation. FairSquare contends this interpretation contradicts Fifa's statutes. The group's director, Nicholas McGeehan, warned that the proposal sets a dangerous precedent by circumventing term limits intended as a check on presidential power. The vote on Infantino's re-election is scheduled for March 18 in Morocco. Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF have also urged a review of Infantino's conduct following Fifa's proposal to create a US$20-billion subsidiary to attract private investment. Some national associations, like Scotland's, have expressed opposition to Infantino's re-election.",
  "summary": "Fifa presidents are limited to three terms, but Gianni Infantino argued his initial 2016-19 spell did not count because he completed an interrupted mandate.",
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        "title": "Rights group urges Fifa to block Infantino’s re-election bid over term limits",
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        "published": "2026-08-17T22:16:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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