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Wenger decides against running for FIFA president
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Wenger has decided against running for FIFA president in 2027, ending speculation he would challenge incumbent Infantino.
Arsène Wenger has decided not to stand as a candidate in the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027, according to reports from L'Équipe, The Times and The Athletic. The former Arsenal manager had been seriously considering challenging current FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but has now withdrawn from consideration.
Wenger has until 18 November to formally register as a candidate, but The Times reports he has already made his decision. Other candidates confirmed to be running include Infantino, former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega, and Kozo Tashima, former chairman of the Japanese Football Association. The presidential election will take place on 18 March 2027.
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Reports on this story
UK times- Voetbal International
- The Athletic
- RMC Sport
- Ben Jacobs
- Wenger decides against running for FIFA presidentVoetbal InternationalThis article
- Arsene Wenger decides not to run for FIFA PresidentBen Jacobs
- Arsene Wenger not expected to run against Gianni Infantino to be FIFA presidentThe Athletic
- FIFA elections: Wenger withdraws, UEFA seeks alternative to InfantinoRMC Sport
