FIFA President Infantino Prepares to Enter Re-election Race
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will run for re-election despite the failed World Cup revenue sales plan and UEFA's threat of criminal complaints.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that he will run for re-election for president again, despite the failure of the controversial plan to sell World Cup revenues to private investors and intense criticism from UEFA and national federations.
Decision to Run Again
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to run again for a final term in the 2027 elections, despite all the calls to resign and reactions.
UEFA's Reaction and Criminal Complaint
UEFA, the governing body of European football, announced that it has lost confidence in Infantino and has begun preparations for a criminal complaint in Swiss courts alleging financial mismanagement.
Loss of Support and Apology Statement
While numerous national federations, including the Football Association of England, withdrew their support, FIFA apologized for the plan carried out through a commercial subsidiary.