Gianni Infantino's candidacy for the FIFA presidency in 2027 was confirmed by a spokesperson for the entity to European media outlets such as Sky Sports and L'Equipe. The spokesperson stated that the Italian announced his intention to run for re-election in April and that this position has not changed. Infantino is in his third term at the head of the world's football governing body.
The FIFA president has become a target of criticism for the way the 2026 World Cup has been handled, mainly due to the excessive closeness and influence granted to US President Donald Trump. Additionally, Infantino presented a proposal to allow private investors in the entity's tournaments, an idea that was rejected and generated a strong reaction from UEFA, the European football confederation.
UEFA threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions due to the privatization proposal. Subsequently, the European confederation backed away from the threat but maintains a critical stance regarding Infantino's management. The Italian made his first appearance at competitions since the World Cup...
