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Why Infantino is seeking re-election despite pressure from Uefa

Why Infantino is seeking re-election despite pressure from Uefa

Gianni Infantino, Fifa's president since 2016, intends to seek re-election in March 2027, despite resistance after abandoning a proposal for divesting interests in Fifa tournaments. The controversial plan, which included a proposed $20 billion commercial subsidiary, sparked a global outcry and led to Uefa threatening to boycott Fifa competitions.

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