FIFA’s President, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed his intention to seek re-election, according to the global governing body of soccer. Infantino has been under mounting scrutiny following his unsuccessful proposal to sell shares in the World Cup. Despite calls for his resignation, FIFA announced that Infantino will campaign for a fourth and final term until 2031.
In response to UEFA’s criticism and threats of boycotting FIFA events, including the World Cup, due to a lack of confidence in Infantino, several national associations, such as the English FA, have withdrawn their support for his re-election bid. Infantino, who declined to comment on his future at the recent Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, emphasized that there will be an appropriate time and place to address the matter.
Acknowledging mistakes in the controversial plan to commercialize World Cup profits, FIFA issued an apology and vowed to prevent such errors in the future. However, these actions have not alleviated the pressure on Infantino. The deadline for presidential candidates to enter the upcoming election is set for November 18, exactly four months prior to the vote.