The World Cup may be long over, but the controversy surrounding FIFA president Gianni Infantino shows no signs of dying down.
Infantino’s list of opponents continues to grow and, according to The Times, his critics are trying to persuade Arsène Wenger to put himself forward in the upcoming election for the organisation’s presidency.
The election will take place in Morocco in March 2027. Under the established rules, potential candidates have until 18 November to submit their applications.
What makes the situation particularly intriguing is that Wenger currently works under Infantino as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development. Despite his age, the Frenchman remains active: for instance, he has been working on new offside rules and regularly makes television appearances.
However, there are doubts over whether the Arsenal legend will agree to get involved in these murky games. There is little doubt that if things go wrong, people will immediately try to tarnish Arsène’s name, damaging his legacy and reputation in the process. Does he really need that? It immediately brings to mind Danny Glover’s character in the film Lethal Weapon.
Source: The Times
Author: MissingHenry
