FIFA Congress shows Gianni Infantino likely destined to lead world soccer again
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 06:55 UTC
- Sources: CBS Sports, BBC Sport
Gianni Infantino is running for what would be his final term as FIFA president. The election is slated for March 18 in Rabat, Morocco. Reuters reports that Infantino has been vocal about the importance of unity and cooperation among member associations.
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