Here is what the page “Uefa close to naming challenger to Gianni Infantino in Fifa election | Nova Global News” contains. Uefa and its allies are moving closer to selecting a candidate to run against Gianni Infantino in the upcoming Fifa presidential election, with a decision possible as early as next week. The deadline for candidates to confirm their intention to stand is 18 November, adding urgency to the search. Arsène Wenger is not believed to be in contention for the role.
Recent momentum has built despite setbacks, including the Asian Football Confederation president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa's surprising endorsement of Infantino's bid for a fourth term. Infantino has led Fifa since 2016 and is seeking re-election in March. A credible challenger could reshape the future of global football governance. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.