Former Arsenal manager and current FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, is expected to make his intentions known in the coming days regarding his interest in contesting for the position of FIFA president, according to Sky Sports.
Wenger could challenge his boss, Gianni Infantino, who appointed him to the position of FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development in November 2019. His potential entry into the race would set up an interesting contest within FIFA, considering his current role in the organisation and his working relationship with the incumbent president.
Infantino has already confirmed his intention to seek another term as FIFA president, with the election scheduled to take place during the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco, on March 18, 2027.
Meanwhile, Infantino’s plans to sell part of FIFA’s tournament rights to generate additional revenue for funding FIFA competitions have reportedly generated opposition among football stakeholders. This could become an important issue in the build-up to the election, particularly among those who disagree with the proposed arrangement.
If Wenger decides to contest, he could become a serious challenger to Infantino, especially among football stakeholders who are not comfortable with the current FIFA president’s plans.
