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Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president, a significant shift from their previous criticism. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa publicly backed Infantino at a congress in Tokyo, despite earlier accusing him of a 'fundamental breach of trust.' This endorsement is a crucial boost for Infantino's re-election campaign, which faces opposition from Europe, as the deadline for candidates approaches. AI

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Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA re-election

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Stephen Wade, The Associated Press ·

    Just two months after accusing FIFA’s president of a ‘fundamental breach of trust,’ Asian soccer officials are backing him for another term

    Two months after criticizing Infantino, Asian soccer officials backed his reelection as FIFA prepares to boost funding for member nations.

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