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European Soccer Officials Eye Qatari Challenger for FIFA’s Top Job Amid Turmoil

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s efforts to bring in Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital and other investors to the World Cup has triggered a revolt among global soccer officials. According to Politico, the proposal has also raised the prospect of a challenger for FIFA’s top job Qatar’s Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain, chairman of beIN Media, and one of the most influential figures in European club soccer, has been floated as…

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The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is considering Nasser Al Khelaifi as an opponent to Gianni Infantino for the position of president of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA).

·Belgrade, Serbia
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While several international actors are responding to FIFA's fast-paced plans, the newspaper "Politics" advances that the president of the PSG — and owner of yet another endless office — is being pressured to run for election in 2027. On the other hand, Infantino tries to convince federations by waving at them with millions to help pay higher wages.

·Paço de Arcos, Portugal
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The indignation about the Fifa's plan to sell shares in the World Cup has led European football leaders to the plan. In 2027, they want to challenge President Gianni Infantino: Nasser al-Khelaifi.

·Berlin, Germany
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The president of Paris Saint-Germain and Qatar Sports Investments, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, went on to be pointed out by European football leaders as the main name able to face Gianni Infantino in the election for Fifa's presidency, scheduled for next year. Zagueiro do Vitória takes five points on his chin after a bid with Mauricio Son of a Manchester idol. United signs the first professional contract with Brighton: 'Pride for the family' According t…

·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Researches now reveal that a well-known candidate for Infantino will be discussed behind closed doors

·Berlin, Germany
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SPORTbible broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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