FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian football
Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.
Al Jazeera English reports: Support crucial from 47-nation AFC's president, who was critic of Gianni Infantino over failed private investment plan.
This sports story centres on Qatar. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include FIFA President Infantino, AFC and Gianni Infantino.
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- FIFA President Infantino, AFC, Gianni Infantino
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