FIFA President Infantino to Seek Fourth and Final Term Despite Resignation Calls
Sourced from 5 publications
- •Infantino will seek a fourth and final term as FIFA president at the March 2027 Congress in Rabat, Morocco
- •His now-shelved plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors triggered widespread calls for his resignation
- •African and South American confederations continue to back Infantino, making a serious challenge unlikely
- •FIFA confirmed the re-election bid aligns with an announcement Infantino made in April
- •Infantino has led FIFA since 2016 and would serve through 2031 if re-elected
Sources
Under-fire FIFA boss Infantino to seek re-election despite calls to resign
France24
Embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election
Al Jazeera
Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup se...
PBS NewsHour
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election
Euronews
President Infantino will seek re-election in March, FIFA says
Indiatimes
Curated from 5 sources. Every summary is reviewed for accuracy, but may still contain errors. We always link to original sources for verification.
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