From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
Montagliani Eyes Concacaf Re-election
Montagliani confirms Concacaf re-election bid, ruling out Fifa presidency run.
In brief
Montagliani confirms Concacaf re-election bid, ruling out Fifa presidency run. Victor Montagliani will run for re-election as Concacaf president next year, ruling out a Fifa presidency bid against Gianni Infantino. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Montagliani clarifies re-election plans
Victor Montagliani said he will run again for Concacaf’s presidency next year, ruling out a Fifa presidency bid.
“Victor Montagliani (left) said he will run again for Concacaf’s presidency; Gianni Infantino (right) intends to keep the top job at Fifa.”
Montagliani’s re-election timeline
Concacaf’s presidential election will take place in the first quarter of next year before the Fifa vote on 18 March in Rabat.
Montagliani’s background
The 61-year-old was elected president on a reforming mandate 10 years ago after the corruption scandal that culminated in the arrest of then Concacaf president, Jeffrey Webb.
Uefa’s leadership update
Aleksander Ceferin confirmed his intention to stand for Uefa presidency next year after changes to the Uefa statutes meant his first term did not count towards the standard three-term limit.
Fifa reform agenda
Montagliani, Ceferin and Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa are expected to demand an independent review of Fifa’s FFE and broader governance reforms at the council meeting in Zurich.
Fifa governance crisis
Fifa’s council has not met since Infantino’s FFE plan was exposed in July despite repeated calls for an extraordinary general meeting.
In short
Victor Montagliani will run for re-election as Concacaf president next year, ruling out a Fifa presidency bid against Gianni Infantino.
