{
  "id": 16326757,
  "title": "Infantino says he’s supported by ‘vast, vast majority’ of soccer ahead of FIFA elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/infantino-says-hes-supported-by-vast-vast-majority-of-soccer-ahead-of-16326757",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:04:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/24/infantino-says-hes-supported-by-vast-vast-majority-of-soccer-ahead-of-fifa-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FIFA's president Gianni Infantino has claimed he is supported by the \"vast, vast majority\" of soccer, as he seeks re-election despite controversy over his plan to sell World Cup profits. Infantino, who was elected by 211 member associations worldwide, addressed doubts about his leadership in an interview with the BBC at the Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan. He emphasized the importance of respecting diverse views and democratic processes within FIFA, stating that everyone should have an equal vote and voice. Infantino is set to stand for a final term in office in March, with the deadline for potential candidates to challenge him on Nov. 18. Although he apologized for \"mistakes\" in his secretive investment plan, European delegates expressed disappointment at the meeting, citing a lack of clarity. The Asian Football Confederation, however, endorsed Infantino for another term, a shift from its previous criticism of him.",
  "summary": "FIFA’s embattled president Gianni Infantino said he has the backing of the “vast, vast majority” of soccer, despite his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Infantino says he’s supported by ‘vast, vast majority’ of soccer ahead of FIFA elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/infantino-says-hes-supported-by-vast-vast-majority-of-soccer-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:04:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Infantino says ‘vast, vast majority’ of soccer supports him ahead of FIFA elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/infantino-says-vast-vast-majority-of-soccer-supports-him-ahead-of",
        "published": "2026-10-24T13:59:32.000Z"
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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."
}