Swiss-Italian Gianni Infantino was re-elected this Thursday as FIFA President for the next four years 2027after receiving almost unanimous support from the member federations during Congress body held in kigaliRwanda.
52 year old leader he had no opponents in this re-election to the position he has held since 2016 after the situation Joseph Blattersuspended corruption.
The charter of the world football governing body considers that the period between this year and 2019 does not correspond to it, therefore its the first official elections were four years agoa situation that allows them to renew their mandate in 2023, and again for will appear in 2027until 2031.
The President, who proposed almost without oppositionled by federations Germany, Norway And Swedenmade the following statements after his re-election:
Let me just say thank you to everyone. Those who love me are many and those who hate me are few, but I love you all. Being the president of FIFA is a great honor and privilege, but also a great responsibility. You can continue to trust my commitment.
(According to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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