FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football
Summary
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to support Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president. This is a change from earlier doubts after Infantino apologized for mistakes related to a failed financial plan.Key Facts
- The AFC, which has 47 member groups, endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a fourth term.
- The FIFA presidential election will be held in March, with a November 18 deadline to challenge Infantino. No official challenger has yet filed.
- Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, AFC president, publicly supported Infantino at a meeting in Tokyo.
- Two months ago, the AFC had criticized Infantino for a “fundamental breach of trust” over a $4.2 billion deal to sell a stake in FIFA events.
- Infantino apologized recently to FIFA’s ruling council for mistakes related to that deal.
- Sheikh Salman said most AFC members now support Infantino despite past issues.
- Infantino has traveled widely to gain support from football countries worldwide.
- The AFC’s endorsement signals a united backing from Asian football for Infantino’s new term.
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