FIFA president Gianni Infantino will seek a fourth term in March 2027 amid controversy over private investment plans for FIFA competitions. UEFA has opposed the proposal and may back a challenger, with CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani among potential candidates.
Zurich: FIFA president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election for a fourth term next March, with football's governing body confirming his intention to continue in the role amid growing pressure following controversy over his plans involving private investment in FIFA competitions, according to Goal.com.
Infantino, who has been FIFA president since 2016, faced criticism after plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment firms triggered opposition from several quarters. The proposal led to strong reactions, with UEFA threatening to boycott FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup.
This will be the first time FIFA has officially confirmed Infantino's intention to contest another term since the controversy emerged following the World Cup earlier this year.
A statement issued by FIFA read, as quoted by Goal.com, "Infantino announced in April that he would stand for re-election in 2027." It added, "Of course, nothing has changed. Infantino will stand for re-election."
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