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Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino for fourth FIFA term

Asia's football governing body has reversed its stance to support Infantino, strengthening his position ahead of FIFA's presidential election in March, though the vote is still pending.

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Key moments · 4

Earlier criticism over failed investment plan frames reversal

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Sheikh Salman publicly praises and hugs Infantino

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AFC endorses Infantino for fourth FIFA presidential term

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Asian backing appears to give Infantino a majority

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  1. Asian backing boosts Gianni Infantino’s hopes of fourth term as Fifa president
    The42
  2. La confederazione asiatica di calcio ha detto che molti suoi membri appoggeranno Gianni Infantino alle prossime elezioni della FIFA
    Il Post
  3. Le président de la Confédération asiatique apporte finalement son soutien à la candidature de réélection du président de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino
    L'Équipe
  4. Asian Football Confederation backs Gianni Infantino in U-turn on Fifa presidency
    Guardian Sport
  5. Gianni Infantino: Asian football chief gives Fifa president re-election lift
    BBC - Home