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Back|Fifa president Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election in 2027, despite facing significant pressure following the collapse of his plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms.

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Infantino faced backlash for proposing the sale of stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors. Uefa threatened to boycott Fifa events, including the World Cup, in response to the plan.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March.

Infantino has been under pressure following his scrapped plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms.

Infantino's lucrative plan sparked a global outcry, with European football's governing body Uefa threatening to boycott all Fifa competitions, including the World Cup.

"The Fifa president announced in April that he will stand for re-election in 2027," read a Fifa statement.

"Of course, nothing has changed. Mr Infantino will be standing for re-election."

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  • Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027.

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