Wenger considers standing against Infantino
Summary
Arsene Wenger is seriously considering challenging Gianni Infantino in Fifa’s presidential election next March, but has not decided whether to run. Infantino remains the expected favorite despite criticism over a canceled plan to sell private investors commercial stakes in the World Cup.Key Facts
- Wenger, 77, joined Fifa as chief of global football development in 2019.
- The deadline for candidates to confirm they will stand is 18 November.
- Ramon Vega and Kozo Tashima have announced plans to run against Infantino.
- European football figures hope Wenger will run, and he would have Uefa’s backing, according to the report.
- Infantino retains support in South America, Africa and Asia, and has said he has the backing of the vast majority of world football.
- Fifa says council members can review key documents on the abandoned World Cup investment proposal at its Zurich headquarters under strict protocols.
- Wenger said he was not involved in the investment plan and learned of it through media reports.
- Wenger has supported an expanded 48-team World Cup and has previously proposed biennial World Cups and a different offside rule.
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