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Infantino FIFA re-election

FIFA has confirmed president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election at the 77th FIFA Congress on 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco. Infantino, who declined earlier questions about his future, now says "nothing has changed".

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Earlier report Filed 12 Aug, 00:40 UTC Trump Backs Infantino Amid FIFA Pressure US President Donald Trump has publicly backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning it would be a "terrible mistake" to remove him. Infantino is under pressure over a failed World Cup sell-off plan and deception allegations as he seeks re-election. Trump called Infantino "fantastic" in a Truth Social post and predicted financial trouble for FIFA if he is ousted. Sport · 3 sources

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