'Nothing has changed' - FIFA insist Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing opposition
FIFA has confirmed that Gianni Infantino will seek a third term as president in 2027 despite internal opposition and the collapse of the FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme. The decision follows significant pushback from major football confederations regarding commercial proposals.
Why it matters
The move highlights ongoing power struggles and governance tensions within the global football governing body.
Gianni Infantino is refusing to take a step back from his role as the most powerful man in world football, with FIFA confirming he will proceed with his re-election bid. The 56-year-old remains determined to lead the governing body for another four-year term, even as legal threats and internal revolts continue to mount against his leadership.
FIFA has officially reiterated that Infantino will stand for a third term as president, despite a wave of widespread opposition and calls for him to step down from his post. The Swiss-Italian administrator has been under intense pressure since the collapse of his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme, a project that sought to sell minority stakes in the commercial and event operations of both the men's and women's World Cup to private investors.
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