Arsene Wenger Considers Challenging Gianni Infantino in FIFA Presidential Election
UEFA is urging Wenger to run as a credible alternative after its confidence in Gianni Infantino weakened over the abandoned commercial plan.
- Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is weighing a challenge to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the November 18 declaration deadline for the upcoming presidential election.
- European football's governing body, UEFA, has reportedly "lost confidence" in Infantino following a controversial proposal to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup, prompting the search for an alternative.
- Distancing himself from the aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise project on August 4, Wenger stated he was "not involved in its conception," strengthening his credibility as an alternative leader.
- Standing for the presidency would preclude Wenger from extending his development contract, which expires at year-end; he needs nomination backing from five member associations to qualify.
- Other challengers, including former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega and Japan Football Association honorary president Kozo Tashima, have declared intentions, while Infantino retains support across Africa, Asia, Oceania, and South America.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has offered his support for Arsene Wenger's possible candidacy for FIFA presidency. The French head of state has contacted the 77-year-old specialist to convince him to run against the current head of world football's governing body, Gianni Infantino, The Telegraph reports. According to the publication, Macron is ready to seek support for Wenger from other heads of state and government. However, the former Arsena…
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tubantia.nlColumnist Sjoerd Mossou takes a pessimistic view of the battle against FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. Time is running out, but perhaps Arsène Wenger can still save the situation. "Appoint him, in the spirit of Leo Beenhakker, as the Interim Adje of FIFA."
French President Emmanuel McCrone intends to mobilize international support to convince his citizen, Arsen Finger, of the leadership of FIFA.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suffered a legal defeat in a US court in a dispute with UEFA, and is facing an increasingly serious fight for the top job at world football's top job, with calls growing for former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to challenge him in the election.
Emmanuel Macron stands up for Arsène Wenger's candidacy for the position of Fifa President. The French President has offered his support – but there are reservations.
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