LONDON, Oct 23 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- The president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino for a fourth term amid tensions over his leadership, PA Media/dpa reported.
World : AFC President Backs Infantino For Fourth Term As FIFA President
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AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a fourth term, urging unity despite previous disagreements. This support comes as UEFA prepares to challenge Infantino in next year's election over his handling of a World Cup investor plan.
- AFC President Sheikh Salman pledged full support for Infantino's re-election bid at the association's extraordinary congress.
- UEFA lost confidence in Infantino due to his management of the World Cup private investor plan.
- UEFA intends to identify a credible alternative candidate to contest the FIFA presidency next year.
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