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09/06 10:35 CDT Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite
failed World Cup sell-off plan
Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup
sell-off plan
By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer
MANCHESTER, England (AP) --- FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for
re-election, world soccer's governing body said Sunday.
Infantino has faced increasing pressure over his failed plan to sell stakes in
the World Cup.
Despite widespread calls for him to step down, FIFA said Infantino will seek
next year to win a fourth and final term in office through 2031.
"The FIFA President announced in April that he will stand for re-election in
2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Mr. Infantino will be standing for
re-election," a FIFA spokesperson said.
UEFA, European soccer's governing body, has led the calls for Infantino to go,
saying it had lost confidence in him and previously threatening to boycott FIFA
tournaments, including the World Cup. A number of national associations, such
the English FA, have withdrawn support for Infantino's re-election.
On Saturday Infantino refused to comment about his future when arriving for the
opening of the Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.
"There will be a lot to say, but there will be a right place and a right time
to say this. It's not today, it's not here, but here and today, we are enjoying
football," he told Sky News.
FIFA apologized for errors made over its controversial plan to sell profits in
the World Cup through a commercial subsidiary and committed to "ensure they do
not happen again."
But that hasn't been enough to ease the pressure on Infantino's position.
Nov. 18 is the deadline for candidates to enter the next presidential contest,
exactly four months ahead of the vote.
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James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson
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See AP's full soccer coverage here
