Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Summary
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will run for a fourth term in the election in March 2027. This decision comes after controversy over his plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions, which led to legal disputes with European football body Uefa.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016.
- He plans to be re-elected for a fourth term in 2027.
- Infantino’s plan to sell parts of Fifa competitions to private firms caused strong opposition.
- Uefa threatened to boycott Fifa events, including the World Cup, because of the plan.
- Uefa has filed legal papers in the US and warned it may take criminal action in Switzerland.
- Fifa accused Uefa of a smear campaign against Infantino and the organization.
- Uefa is looking for a candidate to oppose Infantino in the election but has not named anyone yet.
- Candidates need support from at least 106 of Fifa’s 211 member associations to stand.
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