Arsene Wenger Considers Challenging Gianni Infantino in FIFA Presidential Election
UEFA is pressing the 77-year-old to challenge Gianni Infantino after FIFA dropped a commercial stake plan that drew backlash from several confederations.
- 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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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.
The former Arsenal technician evaluates his position in the face of the elections of the International Federation. In Europe he is seen as the name able to take out the current president.
The deadline for submitting candidacies for the position of president of the International Football Association Board (FIFA) is approaching. Former FIFA president Joseph Blatter says that the European Football Association (UEFA) has a rival candidate to current president Gianni Infantino.
The Frenchman should seriously consider a candidacy for the FIFA Bureau. Meanwhile, the Football World Federation does not address important questions.
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