16
Mar
The Swiss national Gianni Infantino retained the position of FIFA President, for third term that will last until 2027. The FIFA Congress announced that Infantino won the presidency of FIFA. Infantino's first term officially ended, which began in 2016 to succeed compatriot Joseph Blatter. FIFA said during the Congress held on Thursday morning that Infantino was the only candidate for this position during the last elections. He pointed out that the third paragraph of item 30, and the third paragraph of item 52 of the FIFA regulations, provide for the election of the president by acclamation as long as there…