Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces internal pressure and calls for reform, leading to speculation about whether former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger might challenge him for the presidency. Despite the controversy surrounding FIFA's governance, Infantino maintains strong support in several global regions.
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The leadership of FIFA impacts the global governance of the world's most popular sport and involves significant financial and ethical considerations.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Arsene Wenger joined Fifa as chief of global football development in 2019
Sports editor Published 1 hour ago Despite the backlash caused by his failed plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors, Fifa president Gianni Infantino looks increasingly likely to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth and final term next year.
Senior figures within European football have told BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate.
But would the man who has been the governing body's head of global development since 2019 really challenge his own boss? And what lies behind the support he has?
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