FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially endorsed Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president. The announcement was made by the AFC president during a meeting in Tokyo, where the 56-year-old Swiss incumbent was in attendance.
This endorsement marks a significant shift in regional support, as the AFC leadership had previously been a vocal critic of Infantino. The prior friction stemmed from the FIFA president's proposed plan to sell off World Cup rights, an initiative that ultimately failed. The support of the 47-nation confederation is considered a critical development for Infantino's re-election campaign.
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Al JazeeraHighlights the strategic importance of the 47-nation bloc's support.
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