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Arsène Wenger is not expected to run for FIFA president
Arsène Wenger is not expected to run for FIFA president, according to reports.
The former Arsenal manager had been linked to a possible challenge against current FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Ramon Vega and Kozo Tashima are also seeking to run, according to the article.
The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027.
Wenger can still change his mind before the November 18 registration deadline.
The election will decide who leads FIFA, football's global governing body.
Arsène Wenger is not expected to run in the 2027 FIFA presidential election, according to reports cited by Voetbal International.
The Times reported that Wenger had withdrawn, while L'Équipe and The Athletic said he was not expected to register.
Wenger had until Wednesday, November 18, to change his mind before the registration deadline.
The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027.
Gianni Infantino, Ramon Vega and Kozo Tashima were also reported to be candidates.
- Who
- Arsène Wenger is not expected to run for FIFA president.
- What
- Reports say Wenger has withdrawn or is not expected to register as a candidate.
- When
- The election is scheduled for March 18, 2027; the registration deadline is November 18.
- Where
- FIFA.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The BBC reported that Wenger might seek to run in the 2027 FIFA presidential election.
The registration deadline was due to pass, and Wenger could still change his mind until then.
The FIFA presidential election is scheduled to take place.
- Election date
- March 18, 2027
- Registration deadline
- November 18
- Reported candidates
- Gianni Infantino, Ramon Vega and Kozo Tashima
- Wenger's status
- Not expected to register as a candidate