{
  "id": 19473026,
  "title": "University lecturer launches bid to challenge Infantino for Fifa presidency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/university-lecturer-launches-bid-to-challenge-infantino-for-fifa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T08:14:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/university-lecturer-launches-bid-to-challenge-infantino-for-fifa-presidency-1.500743517"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Dubai: University lecturer Peter Auf der Heyde is preparing an ambitious bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for the Fifa presidency. The former journalist and football club owner is hoping to secure the nominations required to stand against the incumbent in the March 2027 election, with a pledge to take home an annual salary of just $1 (75p) if successful. South African Auf der Heyde currently…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}