Disgraced FIFA kingpin Sepp Blatter, so long the teflon president who squirmed and schemed to ensure the money kept flowing into the correct pockets so he could remain in power, will be ousted, officially, on Friday.
When the scandal-ridden head of football’s governing body announced his intention to resign in June, the immediate question was obvious: who would succeed the Swiss to become FIFA’s first new leader in 17 years?
We’re about to learn the answer.
Friday in Zurich, Switzerland, FIFA will hold an extraordinary congress where, among other important decisions, a new chief will be elected.
Here’s everything you need to be prepared for FIFA’s presidential election:
Meet the men vying to succeed Sepp Blatter
- FIFA presidential election: Assessing the candidates
- FIFA presidential election: The questions you need answered
Salman vs. Infantino: The favourites lock horns
- FIFA presidential nominee Salman slams Infantino’s payout proposal
- FIFA presidential finalist Infantino rebuffs Salman’s criticism
- Football Association lends support to Infantino’s FIFA presidency bid
- Infantino proposes expanded World Cup across several countries
- Infantino upbeat about receiving votes from Africa
- Jose Mourinho backs Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency
- Asian confederation reiterates support for Sheikh Salman
- German federation won’t vote for Sheikh Salman in FIFA elections
Skeletons in Salman’s closet?
- Ex-Bahrain international says Salman knew of player beatings
- FIFA candidate Sheikh Salman calls torture accusations ‘nasty lies’
- Human rights group asks FIFA to bar Sheikh Salman from election
- British lawmaker says Salman involved in ‘cash for votes’ scandal
What about Prince Ali?
Remember them? Blatter, Platini simply won’t go away
- FIFA Appeal Committee grants Blatter, Platini reductions of sentences
- Blatter: FIFA arrests stemmed from U.S. losing 2022 World Cup bid
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