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UEFA Pushes PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi to Challenge FIFA Chief Infantino in 2027 Election

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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

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UEFA is urging PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to challenge FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the 2027 election due to Infantino's controversial plan to sell World Cup rights to investors. However, Al-Khelaifi is expected to decline the offer, citing no interest in the role. Infantino currently holds strong support among football associations despite European opposition.

01UEFA opposes FIFA President Infantino's plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors.
02Infantino has secured backing from 111 football associations so far.
03UEFA proposes PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi as a rival candidate for FIFA presidency in 2027.
04Al-Khelaifi is expected to refuse the candidacy due to lack of interest and low chances of winning.
05Infantino promises extensive funding to associations for support of his plan.
06The FIFA presidential election in March 2027 will be pivotal for football governance.

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