FIFA President Reelection Endorsements
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TOKYO (AP) — The head of the Asian Football Confederation said Friday the body is endorsing Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president.
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“We affirm our full commitment to supporting you and your leadership as you seek a new mandate as the FIFA president.” Sheikh Salman said.
Infantino apologized last week in Zurich to FIFA’s 37-member ruling council — which he chairs — for “mistakes” he made in assembling a now-scrapped $4.2 billion plan for the World Cup.
“As one Asian family we are ready to move forward, united in your support, Gianni,” Sheikh Salman added.
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The head of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president during an extraordinary congress meeting in Tokyo on Friday. The AFC's endorsement is significant because it includes 47 member confederations and could secure a substantial number of votes for Infantino’s re-election bid. This endorsement marks a surprising shift…
Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president →2 articles from Toronto Star on this storyPrince Ali bin Hussein, head of Jordan’s Football Association, criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress in Tokyo, claiming that the final day was politicized to support Infantino's re-election bid. Despite Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, AFC president, endorsing Infantino for another term and stating Asia's unity behind him, Prince Ali argued there was no…
Jordan FA chief says AFC Congress ‘pure politics’ at behest of Infantino →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyGianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA president received a significant boost when Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, head of the Asian Football Confederation, endorsed him at a conference in Tokyo. This endorsement marks a reversal from previous criticism over Infantino’s controversial World Cup sell-off plan and comes alongside his strong support from Africa and South America. With Uefa expressing new…
Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support →On October 23, 2026, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa, head of Asian football, endorsed Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president at a Tokyo meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). This endorsement comes after earlier criticism from the AFC over Infantino’s plan to involve private investors in FIFA competitions. Sheikh Salman emphasized unity and moving forward despite past issues…
Asian football endorses Infantino re-election in apparent U-turn →Analysis
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- 23 Oct
TOKYO (AP) — The head of the Asian Football Confederation said Friday the body is endorsing Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president.
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25 Oct Jordan FA chief says AFC Congress ‘pure politics’ at behest of InfantinoPrince Ali bin Hussein, head of Jordan’s Football Association, criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino during an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress in Tokyo, claiming that the final day was politicized to support Infantino's re-election bid. Despite Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, AFC president, endorsing Infantino for another term and stating Asia's unity behind him, Prince Ali argued there was no…Al Jazeera
24 Oct Asian football endorses Infantino re-election in apparent U-turnOn October 23, 2026, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa, head of Asian football, endorsed Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president at a Tokyo meeting of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). This endorsement comes after earlier criticism from the AFC over Infantino’s plan to involve private investors in FIFA competitions. Sheikh Salman emphasized unity and moving forward despite past issues…The Hindu
23 Oct Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia supportGianni Infantino's re-election bid as FIFA president received a significant boost when Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, head of the Asian Football Confederation, endorsed him at a conference in Tokyo. This endorsement marks a reversal from previous criticism over Infantino’s controversial World Cup sell-off plan and comes alongside his strong support from Africa and South America. With Uefa expressing new…BBC
23 Oct FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian footballThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president during an extraordinary congress in Tokyo on Friday. The endorsement is a significant shift from the AFC's previous stance against Infantino just over two months ago, when they accused him of breaching trust. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, head of the AFC, publicly supported Infantino, emphasizing their…Al Jazeera- 23 Oct Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA presidentThe head of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president during an extraordinary congress meeting in Tokyo on Friday. The AFC's endorsement is significant because it includes 47 member confederations and could secure a substantial number of votes for Infantino’s re-election bid. This endorsement marks a surprising shift…Toronto Star
20 Oct Infantino set to take his FIFA re-election campaign to Japan to court Asian soccer federationsGianni Infantino is campaigning in Japan ahead of his re-election bid as FIFA president, meeting with Asian Football Confederation leaders amid controversy over a scrapped $4.2 billion World Cup sell-off plan. The AFC's stance remains unclear, with Qatar supporting and Jordan opposing Infantino’s candidacy. According to an Associated Press tally, Infantino has secured support from 87 of the 211 FIFA member…Toronto Star
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