Arsene Wenger Considers Challenging Gianni Infantino in FIFA Presidential Election
UEFA is urging the 77-year-old FIFA development chief to stand after backlash over Gianni Infantino’s abandoned commercial plan.
- Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is weighing a dramatic bid to stand against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, with a final decision expected before the November 18 declaration deadline.
- European governing body chiefs have reportedly lost faith in Infantino following controversies surrounding the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, which aimed to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
- Senior figures in the European game have told BBC Sport they would support Wenger, with some suggesting he could win the election and stand down before serving a full four-year term.
- While Infantino faces opposition, he recently insisted he retains the backing of the "vast, vast majority" of world football, maintaining support in South America, Africa, and Asia.
- Candidates must confirm their intent by November 18 to participate in the March election, requiring nomination backing from five member associations and FIFA eligibility test passage.
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Fifa Presidency: If Arsène Wenger wants, he will be the candidate of the Europeans against Gianni Infantino. But supporters of the president try to prevent an application.
According to vehicles such as BBC and The Athletic, former coach Arsène Wenger, current head of global development of the entity, continues to seriously consider an application for the presidency in the 2027 election. Wenger, 77 years old, has been in office since 2019, but his current contract closes at the end of this year. A possible candidate would have the support of important figures behind European football, one of the poles of resistance…
In the election as Fifa President, there are so far only a few challengers of Gianni Infantino. A possible opponent should make his decision this week.
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korean-vibe.comWill 'Legendary' Wenger Take on Infantino? Reports Suggest "Considering Running for FIFA Presidency"
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Bae Jin-nam = Former Arsenal (England) manager Arsène Wenger (77, France) is challenging President Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency...
Arsene Wenger is considering running for FIFA presidency, challenging Gianni Infantino ahead of the elections. World football is in the midst of one of the most high-profile and unexpected electoral contests in FIFA history. Former Arsenal manager and current Head of Global Football Development at FIFA, Arsene Wenger, is seriously considering running to challenge current president Gianni Infantino ahead of the elections to be held in March 2027 …
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