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Infantino to run for re-election

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

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  • FIFA says President Gianni Infantino remains determined to seek re-election in 2027 despite criticism.
  • Infantino has faced opposition over plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, and several football associations say they will not support him.

The heavily criticized FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, remains determined to seek re-election next year, Svenska Dagbladet reports. FIFA said in a statement that his April announcement still stands: “The FIFA president announced in April that he will run for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed.”

Infantino has faced criticism over plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Several FIFA member associations, including the Swedish Football Association, have said they will not support him in a re-election bid.

The FIFA president announced in April that he will run for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed.

· FIFAThe organization reaffirmed Infantino’s intention to seek another term.
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