Asian Football Confederation boss says governing body will back FIFA President Infantino's re-election bid
Sheikh Salman said the 47-member confederation will back Infantino as he seeks a fourth FIFA term, despite lingering opposition in Europe.
- On Friday, Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman announced the body is endorsing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a fourth term during the AFC's congress in Tokyo.
- The Asian Football Confederation comprises 47 member confederations whose votes could prove decisive in securing another mandate for the incumbent, with Sheikh Salman emphasizing unified support.
- "We reaffirm our full commitment, of course, to supporting you and your leadership as you seek a new mandate as FIFA President," Sheikh Salman stated, citing Infantino's visits across Asia.
- Prospective candidates challenging the incumbent FIFA President face a filing deadline of November 18 ahead of the March election that will determine a fourth term.
- Sheikh Salman's public support positions the AFC as a key bloc for the upcoming vote, though not all 47 member confederations are guaranteed to follow the directive.
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I return to the electoral process for the presidency of FIFA and for the continuity of Gianni Infantino. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has changed its position and has now assured that they will support the current president in the elections to be held next March 2027. Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, president of the AFC, has made it clear that his 47-member confederation will support Gianni Infantino: “As we look towards a brighter and …
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The leader of the Asian Football Confederation admits previous disagreements with Gianni Infantino, however clarifies that currently "there is a real understanding" between the two
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