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Arsene Wenger will not stand against Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency
UEFA’s search for an alternative challenger suffers a setback as Wenger’s decision strengthens Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth term, sources said.
- Arsene Wenger, 77-year-old former Arsenal manager, will not challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency, informing UEFA of his decision before the Wednesday, November 18 deadline.
- UEFA had encouraged Wenger to challenge the incumbent after losing confidence in the president over a failed private investment plan involving Joshua Kushner, brother of United States President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
- With his Premier League success at Arsenal and development work in Africa, Wenger earned respect as a credible challenger to the incumbent.
- Infantino has since consolidated his position, securing "unanimous" backing from Caf and a strategic U-turn from the Asian confederation supporting his presidency bid.
- The FIFA Congress scheduled for next March positions the 56-year-old president to target a fourth term, following controversies involving USA forward Folarin Balogun.
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Former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has decided not to run against Gianni Infantino in the elections for the president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), the English media reported today.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Arsene Wenger not expected to challenge Gianni Infantino for Fifa presidency
Wenger’s decision acts as a major boost for the incumbent Infantino to get re-elected
·London, United Kingdom
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The former coach of Arsenal finally gave up the race to lead the world football, leaving Gianni Infantino without an announced rival of weight. ...
·Brussels, Belgium
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