Wenger Under Pressure to Contest Against Infantino for FIFA Presidency
- Arsène Wenger is reportedly being considered as a possible challenger to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the March 18, 2027, election in Rabat, Morocco.
- The Times reported that Infantino’s opponents are exploring Wenger’s candidacy before the November 18 nomination deadline, although Wenger has not announced that he will run.
- UEFA’s 55 member associations called for FIFA leadership focused on reform, integrity and independence.
- Infantino received unconditional support from all 54 African football associations, while Ramon Vega has announced plans to run but must meet nomination requirements.
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A FORMER Arsenal footballer has named Arsène Wenger as a possible candidate for FIFA president.
Wenger under pressure to contest against Infantino for FIFA presidency
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has been urged to stand against Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency, according to The Guardian. Wenger currently works as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development. The Frenchman has now emerged as a potential candidate as opposition to Infantino grows over his leadership of football’s governing body. Wenger is yet […] Wenger under pressure to contest against Infantino for FIFA presidency
According to the British media "The Times", the opponents of Gianni Infantino would push for a candidacy of Arsène Wenger for the presidency of the Fifa, on 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco. In your opinion, would the former French coach of Arsenal represent a good opponent to the Italian-Swiss leader, who has been in office since February 2016?
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After taking his distance from Gianni Infantino during the summer, Arsène Wenger would consider running for president of FIFA against the Swiss leader.
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