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AFC backs Gianni Infantino in FIFA presidential election

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The Asian Football Confederation backed FIFA president Gianni Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027, strengthening his prospects of re-election. The support appeared to give him a majority, while UEFA had still not put forward a challenger before the 18 November candidacy deadline. UEFA had presented proposals including limits on the president’s powers, a clearer separation of powers and greater transparency.