— FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino will seek re-election as president in 2027 despite widespread opposition following his failed attempt to privatize the World Cup’s commercial rights in a huge deal, Sky News reports.Speaking for the first time since the controversy erupted in July, Infantino declined to address questions about his future, saying “nothing has changed” and that “there will be a lot to say” at another time.
No rival candidate has emerged, with challengers needing support from five FIFA member associations by November.
