Infantino re-election hopes boosted by Asia support
Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.
BBC Sport reports: Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president are enhanced by an endorsement from the Asian Football Confederation.
This sports story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Asia, Gianni Infantino and Fifa.
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