Arsene Wenger Considers Challenging Gianni Infantino in FIFA Presidential Election
Senior European figures are urging the 77-year-old to run as Infantino faces backlash over a failed World Cup stake sale.
- 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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Arsène Wenger has appeared in recent days as a possible candidate to face Infantino in the FIFA elections of 2027. Arsenal's former coach is planning to stand up and offer battle to the current leader in charge of the highest international football organization. Wenger, who has worked in recent years ... Continue reading "Wenger appears as a possible rival of Infantino in the FIFA elections"
LONDON Bivši trener Arsenala Arsene Wenger navodno razmišlja o kandidaturi za predsjednika FIFA-e, čime bi se suprotstavio Gianniju Infantinu. Već tjednima istaknute osobe u europskom nogometu priželjkuju da se Francuz kandidira za tu dužnost, a on o tome […] Objava Legendarni Francuz želi srušiti Infantina? Engleski mediji kažu da Wenger ozbiljno razmišlja o kandidaturi pojavila se prvi puta na Novi list.
Shortly before the end of the application deadline on November 18th, the fight for the FIFA presidency will win with a possible candidacy by Arsene Wenger.
The application deadline for candidates for the FIFA head post expires in one week. The world-renowned ex-trainer Arsène Wenger could challenge the controversial incumbent Gianni Infantino - although they are still working together.
London, 10 Nov (EFE).- Arsene Wenger, former coach of Arsenal, is planning to run for next year’s FIFA elections, according to the British BBC. Wenger, who has worked in recent years in FIFA’s own football development group, aims to be one of the rivals [...] The entry Arsene Wenger is considering running for FIFA’s election against Infantino was first published in HolaNews.
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