
While Gianni Infantino's opponents are still looking for an opponent, the FIFA boss is doing his best: he has now secured the support of Asia.
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Gianni Infantino is aiming for another term as FIFA president. Opponents of the current FIFA boss are currently looking for an opponent.
Asia supports Infantino Has the power struggle in world football already been decided?
While Gianni Infantino's opponents are still looking for an opponent, the FIFA boss is doing his best: he has now secured the support of Asia.
By Peter Ahrens
October 23, 2026, 4:01 p.m

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