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Former FIFA Chair Warns 'Climate of Fear' Could Block Challenges to Infantino's Re-election

Former FIFA Chair Warns 'Climate of Fear' Could Block Challenges to Infantino's Re-election
World Sports · 05:44:25 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

A former FIFA chair has warned that a 'climate of fear' within the organization could prevent potential challengers from running against Gianni Infantino in his re-election bid.

The remark was reported by The Independent on November 3, 2026. Infantino was photographed leaving a venue for the Asian Football Confederation's extraordinary congress in Tokyo.

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