After Ceferin, Infantino is left without another rival for re-election

The possibilities of Gianni Infantino to be re-elected as FIFA president in March 2027 appear to have received a big boost after his possible rival in the elections, Victor Montagliani confirmed his desire to remain at the head of CONCACAF.

The 61-year-old Canadian leader was considered a possible candidate for the FIFA presidency after Infantino’s failed plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors sparked massive rejection.

However, Montagliani never confirmed his intention to challenge Infantino and, according to various sources, has told his colleagues that he will seek one last term at the head of the confederation that governs soccer in North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

Well seen by UEFA

As The Guardian reports, this decision means that Montagliani, who was well regarded by UEFA, will not run against Infantino, who for his part has confirmed that he will seek a fourth term in the presidential elections in March.

The rebellion, led by UEFA, must now try to find a consensus candidate before the deadline of November 18 as the European body itself has announced today Alexander Ceferin He will finally run for a fourth term as president despite ruling out this option in February 2024.

Ceferin has ruled out running himself as a candidate against Infantino, but has committed to finding one capable of uniting the world of football in the FIFA elections next March.