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  "id": 16332082,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T13:59:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12119845/infantino-support-fifa-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FIFA president Gianni Infantino claimed he holds the support of the \"vast, vast majority\" of soccer at a BBC interview during the Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan. Infantino is seeking re-election for a final term in March, despite his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. This proposal angered soccer leaders from Europe, North America, and Asia, who criticized it as a breach of trust. After apologizing for \"mistakes\" in his investment plan, European delegates expressed disappointment at the meeting, citing a lack of clarity. However, the Asian Football Confederation reversed its stance earlier this week, endorsing Infantino for another term as FIFA president. The deadline for potential candidates to challenge him is Nov. 18.",
  "summary": "Infantino is seeking re-election next year as the head of soccer’s world governing body in face of attempts to force him to stand down after he planned to sell World Cup stakes.",
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        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-24T12:04:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
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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."
}