Under-fire FIFA boss Infantino to seek re-election despite calls to resign
Summary
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to run for his fourth and final term in the 2027 FIFA presidential election despite criticism over a failed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. UEFA and other football organizations oppose him and have taken legal steps, but Infantino remains the only declared candidate so far.Key Facts
- Gianni Infantino was first elected FIFA President in 2016 and is currently serving his third term.
- Infantino announced he will run again in the March 2027 FIFA presidential election.
- His plan to bring private investors into the World Cup, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative, was abandoned after strong backlash.
- UEFA accused Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" over this plan and threatened to boycott FIFA events.
- UEFA has requested documents from FIFA and aims to file a legal complaint in Switzerland.
- CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation support UEFA's actions against Infantino.
- CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani is seen as a likely challenger but has not declared candidacy.
- Supporters of Infantino include Saudi Arabia, CAF (Africa), and CONMEBOL (South America).
- FIFA said UEFA's accusations against Infantino amount to a "smear campaign."
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