Asian Football Confederation perform shock U-turn to back Gianni Infantino for fourth term as FIFA president
The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president following fierce criticism of his aborted World Cup selloff plan."I think that we reaffirm our full commitment, of course, to supporting you and your leadership as you seek a new mandate as FIFA president," said Sheikh Salman, in a significant boost to Infantino's prospects.
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Asian backing boosts Gianni Infantino’s hopes of fourth term as Fifa president
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Vanguard NewsCenterAsian football makes U-turn, endorses Infantino re-election
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Asian Football Confederation perform shock U-turn to back Gianni Infantino for fourth term as FIFA president
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Gianni Infantino: Asian football chief gives Fifa president re-election lift
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Al JazeeraCenterFIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football
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Asian football endorses Infantino re-election as FIFA president
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Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
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Asian Football Confederation boss says governing body is backing FIFA’s Infantino
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Soccer-Asian Football Confederation boss says governing body is backing Infantino
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The Star Democrat: Soccer-Asian Football Confederation boss says governing body is backing Infantino
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The Straits Times: Infantino is up for re-election in March as he seeks a fourth term until 2031.
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WTOP: TOKYO (AP) — The head of the Asian Football Confederation said Friday the body is endorsing Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA presid
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Yahoo: The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president fo
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afp.com: The head of the Asian Football Confederation on Friday said the region supported Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president fo
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Al Jazeera: Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.
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Eritrea Profile (ER): Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.
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Goal.com: Gianni Infantino has received a significant boost in his quest for a fourth term as FIFA president after the Asian Football Confederation pe
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