Gianni Infantino could face a potential challenge from a former journalist. (X)
\n\nUniversity lecturer Peter Auf der Heyde is set to take on Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency seat. Auf der Heyde, a former journalist and football club owner, was president of the Grahamstown Soccer Association in South Africa and also owned and managed the second-division side UDW FC in the early 1990s.
\n\nSpeaking to BBC Radio Solent, he said, "I feel very strongly that there needs to be a challenge in any election."
\n\n"There should not be an uncontested election and in this case Infantino needs to be challenged. It's important for accountability and transparency."
\n\nBut to even challenge Infantino in the elections next year, he needs to receive a nomination from five football associations.
\n\nHe is not alone. Arsene Wenger is also reportedly considering challenging Infantino. Meanwhile, Japan's Kozo Tashima has also expressed his interest.
\n\n"I'm not asking for countries to vote for me, I'm asking for them to nominate me," said Auf der Heyde.
\n\n"Once you have a nomination and become an official candidate you can then ask questions [to other candidates] that you can't ask otherwise.
\n\n"Infantino earned around $6m (£4.49m) last year which I…
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