Gianni Infantino could face a challenge for the presidency of Fifa, world football’s governing body, after reports on Tuesday that former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is preparing to stand for the post.
British newspapers The Times, reported that Wenger, 76, who is Fifa’s chief of global football development, had been approached by senior figures in football about standing against Infantino, who has faced criticism since the 2026 World Cup.