Arsene Wenger considers running for FIFA presidency against Gianni Infantino

Former Arsenal manager and current FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Arsene Wenger, is reportedly considering a challenge to Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency. According to reports from L'Equipe, the Frenchman has been weighing this decision for several weeks, though no final choice has been made yet. Wenger’s deep involvement in FIFA administration since 2019 and his global reputation are seen as significant assets should he decide to pursue the leadership role.

The search for an alternative candidate stems from a loss of confidence by the UEFA and other continental confederations in Infantino’s leadership. Tensions escalated last summer when Infantino proposed selling a minority stake in a World Cup entity to private investors. Although the proposal was ultimately abandoned following opposition from major football bodies, the incident damaged the president's standing. While Infantino has since attempted to rebuild his support base, UEFA has been actively seeking a viable opponent for future elections to challenge his tenure.