FairSquare Challenges Infantino's Fourth Term Bid

FairSquare, a non-profit organization, has formally requested the FIFA Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee to declare Gianni Infantino ineligible to run for a fourth presidential term in the upcoming election. The complaint was lodged on 13 August, asserting that Infantino has already served the maximum three presidential terms allowed by FIFA rules.

Infantino, who became FIFA president in 2016, is currently the only declared candidate for the election. FIFA's ruling in 2022 stated that Infantino's first term (2016-2019) should not count towards the term limit, as he completed Sepp Blatter’s interrupted mandate.

FairSquare rejected this interpretation, emphasizing that FIFA statutes do not allow exceptions for shortened terms or for elections at an Extraordinary Congress. The organization also criticized FIFA for not releasing the committee report that recommended enforcing the 2022 decision.

Infantino's presidency has faced increasing scrutiny from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation, and if FairSquare's claim is successful, it could prevent Infantino from seeking a fourth term.