Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support
Summary
Gianni Infantino, the current FIFA president, has gained strong support from the head of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, which boosts his chances of re-election. This support reverses earlier criticism from Sheikh Salman, who had joined other confederation leaders in condemning Infantino’s failed plan to sell World Cup shares.Key Facts
- Sheikh Salman of the AFC publicly backed Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president at a meeting in Tokyo.
- Two months earlier, Sheikh Salman had criticized Infantino along with UEFA and CONCACAF leaders over a controversial World Cup investment scheme.
- Infantino has the backing of key football regions: Africa, South America, and now Asia, which together hold a large number of votes.
- The next FIFA presidential election will take place in March 2024 in Rabat, Morocco.
- UEFA has demanded FIFA release documents related to governance and decision-making by November 2.
- Infantino apologized for the failed World Cup sale plan during a recent FIFA Council meeting but gave no full explanation.
- He proposed adding $3.4 billion for global football development funding.
- Potential challengers have not officially declared their candidacy, so Infantino may run unopposed.
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