FIFA President Gianni Infantino will run for re-election to lead world football in March 2027. The confirmation came after he did not directly answer questions about his future during a weekend visit to the U-20 Women's World Cup championship in Katowice, Poland. ekonomika.pravda.sk ↗
Infantino has led FIFA since 2016 and announced his intention to run for another term in April. The federation has now stated that nothing has changed in this position. The head of world football is facing significant pressure following an unsuccessful plan to grant part of the rights associated with World Championships to private investment firms. idnes.cz ↗
The controversy has deepened the dispute between FIFA and UEFA. The European football union is among the most vocal critics of Infantino and is preparing legal action over suspicions of disloyal management. FIFA rejects these actions and claims that the European side is running a discreditation campaign against its leadership. The tension has thus shifted from the political and commercial sphere into a legal dispute. idnes.cz ↗
Despite criticism, Infantino is signaling that he will run for the position in the scheduled timeframe. The coming months will therefore show whether pressure from UEFA and other critics will escalate into serious opposition in the election, or whether the current FIFA president will retain the support needed for another term. sport.sk ↗
Infantino Confirms Candidacy for FIFA Leadership Despite Pressure
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| 15:29 06.09.
Infantino si ricandiderà alla presidenza della Fifa nel 2027
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Prezident FIFA Infantino sa bude v roku 2027 uchádzať o znovuzvolenie
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| 14:50 06.09.
Tlak na šéfa FIFA neustále narastá. Infantino napriek hrozbám od UEFA zabojuje o znovuzvolenie
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