Wenger to Rival Infantino for FIFA Presidency

Former Arsenal legendary coach Arsene Wenger may challenge the long-standing leadership of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The 77-year-old French football personality is seriously considering contesting the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March next year. A section of top European football officials is also keen to see him as a candidate.

This information was reported by the British media outlet BBC on Tuesday (November 10). Wenger currently serves as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development. Although there are questions about his ability to serve a long term due to his age, some close supporters have stated that they would have no objection if he were to step down before completing the full four-year term after winning the election.

Gianni Infantino, a 56-year-old Swiss national, has served as FIFA President since 2016. However, he has recently faced severe criticism over his plan to include private investors as partners in the commercial rights of the World Cup. Amid strong opposition, FIFA eventually backed down from that plan.