Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is reportedly Uefa’s leading candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election. A decision is expected within days, according to The Athletic.
FootballKozo Tashima says he is running in the FIFA election to test the federation’s integrity. “I see this as a test of whether FIFA can clean up its own ranks.”
FootballKozo Tashima, president of the Japan Football Association, wants to challenge Gianni Infantino in the race for the FIFA presidency, The Guardian reports. “I have the full support of the Japanese federation,” Tashima tells Sports Nippon.
FootballThe setback for US President Donald Trump in the midterm elections could create a headache for Gianni Infantino. The FIFA president may have to testify before the Judiciary Committee.
SportsFifa board members will be given access to documents linked to plans to sell shares in the World Cup, NTB and Reuters have learned. But they will have to travel to Zurich to read them, The Times reports.
FootballThe high ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup drew heavy criticism. But FIFA can laugh all the way to the bank. According to The Times, ticket revenue totaled 50 billion kronor.
FootballTakeshi Okada is stepping down as vice-president of the Japan Football Association in protest at the Asian Football Confederation’s (AFC) support for the re-election of scandal-plagued FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
FootballPrince Ali, president of the Jordanian Football Association, has criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The prince could face disciplinary action - the Asian Football Confederation has launched an investigation into him.
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