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Infantino’s Re-Election Under Fire | MLS News
Gianni Infantino’s grip on FIFA’s presidency is under fire as FairSquare demands he step aside, arguing his first term shouldn’t be counted toward his three-term limit. The controversy erupted after Infantino’s controversial attempt to sell future World Cup rights, sparking backlash from major confederations who demand leadership that serves the game—not commands it. Though he’s won unopposed in 2019 and 2023, FairSquare insists his 2016 term counts, making a 2027 re-election his fourth term—and ineligible. FIFA, aligned with Infantino, is unlikely to reverse its own rules, fearing precedent…
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