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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Gianni Infantino gets a lifeline with African support; UEFA retains FIFA boycott threat

FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a lifeline on Thursday when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unanimously backed his leadership, but the support from one of the largest voting blocs ​in soccer is unlikely to end scrutiny on how the sport ​is governed globally.

The endorsement from CAF, whose 54 member associations account for more than a quarter of FIFA's 211 members, handed Infantino a ​much needed boost as he seeks a fourth term in office.

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