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Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan
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Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will seek re-election for another term ending in 2031, despite facing significant criticism and calls for his resignation. His decision comes after a controversial proposal to sell shares in the World Cup profits was strongly opposed by fans, governments, and other football organizations. UEFA, the European football governing body, has expressed loss of confidence in Infantino and threatened to boycott FIFA events, while several national associations, including England's Football Association, have withdrawn their support for his re-election. Although FIFA has apologized for the errors related to the World Cup profit sale plan and pledged to prevent similar issues, the controversy continues to mount. Additionally, UEFA is reportedly preparing a criminal complaint against Infantino in Swiss courts regarding potential financial mismanagement linked to the abandoned plan.

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Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will seek re-election for another term ending in 2031, despite facing significant criticism and calls for his resignation. His decision comes after a controversial proposal to sell shares in the World Cup profits was strongly opposed by fans, governments, and other football organizations. UEFA, the European football governing body, has expressed loss of confidence in Infantino and threatened to boycott FIFA events, while several national associations, including England's Football Association, have withdrawn their support for his re-election. Although FIFA has apologized for the errors related to the World Cup profit sale plan and pledged to prevent similar issues, the controversy continues to mount. Additionally, UEFA is reportedly preparing a criminal complaint against Infantino in Swiss courts regarding potential financial mismanagement linked to the abandoned plan.

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