Arsene Wenger considers FIFA Presidential run against Gianni Infantino: Report

Wenger could become the latest individual to challenge Infantino.

In the FIFA presidential race, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is thinking about running against Gianni Infantino.

Senior officials in European football had been hoping the Frenchman would run for the position for weeks, and he is now seriously considering it.

Wenger’s age (77) raises concerns about his ability to lead the sport in the long run. However, several of his fans feel that they would be ‘OK’ if he won the election and then resigned before serving the entire four-year term.

A reaction stemming from his unsuccessful attempt to offer private investors commercial shares in the World Cup put Infantino’s job in jeopardy. However, he continues to enjoy popularity throughout South America, Africa, and Asia. He recently declared that the “vast, vast majority” of football players worldwide support him.

Arsene Wenger could challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency

But if Arsene Wenger stands, such support may be put to the test.

UEFA, which has led resistance to Infantino, would support FIFA’s head of global development. Moreover, Wenger is respected in the football community.

According to people close to Arsene Wenger, he has not yet made up his mind about running for office. But they still think Infantino is the clear favourite to win a fourth and final term in the next election.

Candidates must indicate by November 18th that they will run against Infantino in the March election. In October, Ramon Vega, an ex-Tottenham defender, was the first to submit his name. Kozo Tashima, the honorary president of the Japan Football Association, has also declared his desire to run.

Arsene Wenger, who has always supported Infantino, distanced himself from the shelved proposal during the controversy over FFE.

In his position at FIFA, Wenger has occasionally sparked controversy, most notably for ideas like a “daylight” offside regulation and biannual World Cups.

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