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Gianni Infantino wins new term as FIFA president unopposed

52-year-old pledges wonderful World Cup in 2026 after successful Qatar edition

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 17 Mar 2023 3:43PM

Gianni Infantino wins new term as FIFA president unopposed
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has won a new four-year term until 2027 after standing unopposed in the 73rd FIFA Congress. The 52-year-old says his new term is a big responsibility that he plans to honour. – AFP pic, March 17, 2023

KIGALI – FIFA president Gianni Infantino won a new four-year term until 2027 after standing unopposed in the 73rd FIFA Congress. 

The 52-year-old said it was an honour to win a new term, stressing that it is a big responsibility that he plans to honour. 

The Qatar news agency reported that he has pledged a wonderful World Cup edition in 2026, noting that FIFA delivered on its promise of holding the best World Cup in Qatar. – Bernama, March 17, 2023

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