Gianni Infantino handed major boost after Asian football chief backs Fifa president for re-election
The under-fire Fifa president has a crucial ally in AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa after a turbulent few months following the controversial, but now-scrapped, $4.2bn World Cup sell-off plan
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The IndependentWho is supporting Gianni Infantino and how many votes will secure re-election as Fifa president?
Infantino needs to reach the magic number of 106 votes to secure re-election next March
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The GuardianManchester United latest, European reaction and more: football news – live
⚽ All the latest news going into the weekend’s action ⚽ Premier League: weekend guide | Mail Tom In courage of their convictions news , the Asian Football Confederation has decided to endorse Gianni…
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The IndependentGianni Infantino handed major boost after Asian football chief backs Fifa president for re-election
The under-fire Fifa president has a crucial ally in AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa after a turbulent few months following the controversial, but now-scrapped, $4.2bn World Cup…
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The GuardianAsian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino in U-turn on Fifa presidency
AFC president Sheikh Salman praises and hugs Infantino It had stood with Uefa and Concacaf against him The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as Fifa’s…
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BBC SportInfantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support
Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.
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