Under Pressure Gianni Infantino Gets Mauritanian Football President Backing Before Elections

Gianni Infantino is seeking another term as the FIFA President. Photo: AP

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received the backing of the Mauritanian Football Association. Ahmed Yahya, the president of the Mauritanian Football Association, has said that Infantino is the "right president" and that the majority want him to continue. “I am certain that Gianni Infantino is the right president. The majority want Gianni Infantino to stay. After finally withdrawing this proposal, President Gianni Infantino apologised to the members of the Executive Committee. This was followed by a responsible debate, during which this issue was more or less shelved,” he said after the FIFA council meeting.

“I believe that, in the interests of football, the Executive Committee is looking ahead and seeking solutions, above all with a positive attitude, by focusing on the good aspects that football has to offer today and trying to move forward,” Ahmed added.

Ahmed further defended Infantino over his sell-off plans, saying that the FIFA president wants to promote football. FIFA had to shelve the sell-off plans following the huge backlash from UEFA and other football associations.

“I come from the African continent and know what I’m talking about. He wants to promote football; he…

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