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Infantino cites 211 members ahead of FIFA election
The Indian Express·
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he has the backing of the "vast, vast majority" of football in a BBC interview in Azerbaijan. He was elected by 211 member associations and seeks a final term in March. Opposition candidates have until November 18 to file. He apologised last week for mistakes in a secretive World Cup investment plan European delegates criticised.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Federations unhappy with the abandoned World Cup profit plan can file candidates until November 18.
- Infantino's re-election bid follows Asian Football Confederation endorsement on Friday.
- European delegates left last week's council meeting citing a lack of clarity.
What's Happening
- Infantino abandoned a plan to sell World Cup profits through a commercial subsidiary.
- Leaders in Europe, North America and Asia opposed the proposal.
- The Asian confederation had criticised him two months ago for a breach of trust.
World Cup stake sale fallout
- Council apology
- Infantino told FIFA's ruling council he made mistakes in the investment plan.
- Despite the apology, European delegates said clarity was still missing.
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