Senior figures in European football want Arsene Wenger to run for FIFA presidency against Gianni Infantino

Senior figures in European football want Arsene Wenger to challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency ( BBC Sport ). Many people are frustrated with the governing body’s leadership and have called for an alternative, as he currently faces no opposition ahead of the next election.

Infantino is widely expected to secure re-election for a fourth and final term next year, despite criticism over the collapse of his controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.

However, some influential figures believe Wenger could add the credibility and global appeal required to mount a serious challenge. Wenger has served as FIFA’s chief of global football development since 2019, leaving Arsenal after 22 years in charge.