FIFA President Re-Election

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1. 6 Sep

   Amid widespread criticism of his leadership and the growing threat of legal proceedings, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed his intention to run for re-election in six months’ time, football’s global governing body said.

   5 outlets · Al Jazeera

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• 6 Sep Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off planFIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 despite facing increasing pressure over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino has sought to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031, despite losing support from national associations such as the English FA and UEFA, which previously threatened to boycott FIFA tournaments. A FIFA spokesperson confirmed that Infantino's…CBC
• 6 Sep Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-electionFifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, despite facing pressure over his scrapped plan to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms. The key number mentioned is 211, the total number of Fifa member associations that would need to back a candidate to challenge Infantino's re-election. According to a statement from Fifa, Infantino announced his intention to run for…BBC
• 6 Sep Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino to stand for re-electionFIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will run for re-election in 2027, despite facing criticism and a growing threat of legal proceedings against him. According to FIFA, Infantino's plans have not changed, and he intends to stand for a fourth term as president. The key issue is whether Infantino can overcome his waning support among regional football confederations and national associations, who are…Al Jazeera
• 6 Sep Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off planFIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced he will stand for re-election in 2027 despite growing calls for him to step down over a failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The deadline for candidates to enter next year's presidential contest is November 18, just four months before the vote. UEFA, European soccer's governing body, and several national associations have withdrawn support for Infantino's…Toronto Star
• 6 Sep FIFA confirms president Gianni Infantino ‘will be standing for re-election’FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will run for re-election in March 2027, despite criticism over his abandoned plan to bring private investment into World Cup events. According to FIFA, Infantino will continue as head of world football until 2031 if he is re-elected for a fourth term. UEFA, which had initially threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over the scrapped plan, has accused Infantino of…National Post
• 6 Sep FIFA’s Infantino avoids questions on his future amid growing uncertaintyFIFA president Gianni Infantino avoided questions about his future amid growing uncertainty surrounding his leadership. When asked if he would resign or stand for a fourth term next year, Infantino declined to answer. The European nations had backed down on a boycott threat last week after FIFA assured them the World Cup sell-off plan would not be revived, but legal action continues and Europe is leading efforts to…Al Jazeera

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