Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?

Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.

Published on RocksNews: 15 Oct 2026, 06:52 UTC
Updated: 15 Oct 2026, 06:52 UTC
Language: English

Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency? — Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency? — Image credit: BBC Sport

Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino.

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