Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election in 2027. This announcement comes despite previous controversy regarding his plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investment firms.
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The leadership of Fifa impacts the governance of global football and the organization of major events like the World Cup.
Published 3 minutes ago 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.
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