Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election
The Guardian
Infantino is under pressure to resign after sell-off plan
Uefa has led calls for president to quit
The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election next year despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership.
Infantino refused to answer questions about his future when asked by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. The 56-year-old Swiss is under severe pressure to resign after trying to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors.
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