Arsene Wenger considers move to challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering a bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency.

According to Sky Sports, the 77-year-old is expected to make a final decision on whether to enter the race this week, with growing pressure from influential football stakeholders encouraging him to put his name forward.

UEFA is among those reportedly backing the idea, as the November 18 deadline for potential candidates approaches.

Wenger has been part of FIFA’s leadership since November 2019, serving as Chief of Global Football Development, a role he has held for nearly seven years.

However, several stakeholders are now keen for the former Arsenal boss to take on a more prominent position within world football by challenging Infantino for the top job.

The reported push for Wenger’s candidacy comes amid growing dissatisfaction among European football leaders over Infantino’s leadership, particularly following recent controversies surrounding FIFA’s commercial proposals.

Source: MyNewsGh.com

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