Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is considering standing against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election. Multiple outlets report that Wenger, aged 77, is giving serious thought to entering the race and potentially launching a challenge to the incumbent.
Several reports tie Wenger’s deliberations to the election timeline, including references to an election in March and candidate deadlines in November. Some coverage also notes that European football stakeholders have been urging him to consider a run, particularly figures described as influential within European football and organisations such as UEFA.
Outlet emphasis varies: some leads focus on Wenger “considering” or “standing against” Infantino, while others add detail such as whether he would seek a first-time challenger role, be positioned as a “unity” candidate, or the idea that any campaign might be for a limited, one-term effort. One report links the decision to the expiration of Wenger’s current FIFA contract.
