Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election

Infantino is under pressure to resign after sell-off planUefa has led calls for president to quitThe Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has reiterated his desire to stand for re-election next year despite the continuing controversy surrounding his leadership.Infantino refused to answer questions about his future when asked by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. The 56-year-old Swiss is under severe pressure to resign after trying to sell stakes in Fifa tournaments, including the World Cup, to private investors. Continue reading...