Infantino Made to Wait on Asian Support as AFC President Remains Coy

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa gave no indication whether the body’s 47 members would support Gianni Infantino’s bid for a fourth FIFA term in the March election. Asian votes could prove decisive as Infantino faces strong opposition in Europe and has firm backing in Africa. Sheikh Salman said the AFC was “not against anyone and we’re not in favour of anyone,” after the confederation had joined other governing bodies in accusing Infantino of a “fundamental breach of trust.” Asia is divided: Qatar supports the FIFA president, while Jordan has declared its opposition.