Gianni Infantino officially announced his re-candidacy for the FIFA presidency, confirming that he intends to continue leading the organization he has directed since 2016. The Swiss man, who replaced Sepp Blatter after the corruption scandal that shook the international federation, thus moved forward for a new term.
The FIFA presidential elections are scheduled for March 2027, when his continuation in office is expected to be confirmed. Infantino has governed the football federation controversially, but maintains the necessary support to ensure his continuity.
The re-candidacy comes at a time when FIFA continues to recover from its reputation tarnished by past corruption scandals. The article's title, which refers to Infantino's immunity to controversies and scandals, suggests that the current president has managed to stay away from significant controversies during his tenure.
Infantino became the first confirmed candidate for the upcoming elections, which practically guarantees his continuation at the head of world football for at least another four years. His management has been marked by the expansion of competitions such as the Club World Cup and by the attempt to consolidate FIFA's power in the international sporting scene.
