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Back|FIFA confirms Infantino's candidacy for a fourth term despite pressure
FIFA confirms Infantino's candidacy for a fourth term despite pressure
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FIFA confirms Infantino's candidacy for a fourth term despite pressure

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The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) confirmed that its president, Gianni Infantino, is still adhering to his plans to run for a fourth term in 2027, despite the pressure after the collapse of his plan to sell commercial shares, and the withdrawal of support from several European federations, with the need for him to obtain 106 votes to win, and the nomination limits are on November 18.

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The FIFA system stipulates that a president is allowed a maximum of four terms, and Infantino is currently in his third term, and if he wins a fourth term, he will be allowed to remain in office until 2031.

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A FIFA spokeswoman confirmed on Sunday that Infantino is still adhering to his plan to run for a new term, after he had already announced earlier his intention to run in the elections.

FIFA said in a statement, “The FIFA President announced in April that he would run for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will run for re-election.”

Infantino avoided answering questions about his future while attending the opening of the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Saturday, in light of the pressure he is under following the collapse of his plan to sell shares in the commercial rights to the World Cup tournaments to private investors.

This is the first time that FIFA has confirmed Infantino's intention to run in elections for a fourth term since the outbreak of the crisis following the last World Cup.

International Federation regulations stipulate that the president is allowed a maximum of four terms.

According to what was reported by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the European Football Association (UEFA) believes that it is possible to find a candidate to compete with Infantino, who will need the support of 106 of the 211 member associations in FIFA.

UEFA abandoned the idea of ​​seeking to hold a vote of no confidence in Infantino, as passing this proposal requires obtaining three-quarters of the members’ votes, or 159 votes, in addition to a change in the FIFA statute, which is considered unrealistic.

No candidate to compete with Infantino has been announced yet, but Canadian Victor Montagliani, president of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF), is considered one of the most prominent potential options.

Nomination applications must be submitted by November 18, while the associations of England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, along with other associations, announced the withdrawal of their support for Infantino.

If the 56-year-old Swiss is re-elected, he will remain in office until 2031.

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  • Victor Montagliani or another candidate will announce their candidacy before the nominations close on November 18

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  • ?Who will officially run to compete with Infantino?
  • ?Will UEFA change its strategy and withdraw confidence in the future?
  • ?What is the impact of the loss of European support on FIFA’s revenues from commercial rights?

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