FIFA confirms Infantino's candidacy for the presidency of the international federation

A spokesperson for the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) told Agence France-Presse that Gianni Infantino, FIFA president since 2016, is a candidate for re-election in 2027, despite the controversy sparked by his announcement of a failed project aimed at opening the door to private sector investors. The spokesperson said, “The FIFA president announced in April that he would run for re-election in 2027. Of course, nothing has changed. Infantino will run for re-election.” This confirmation, previously reported by several British media outlets, comes as the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), other continental confederations, and a number of national associations have criticized the Swiss-Italian’s management, which quickly reversed course on his project.