- Fifa president Gianni Infantino has laughed off suggestions that he should resign following intense pressure over the collapse of his commercial plans for the World Cup.
- Infantino insisted he retains the support of the “vast, vast majority” of world football as he prepares to stand for re-election in March.
- His re-election chances received a major boost after the Asian Football Confederation reversed its stance to fully endorse him alongside African football associations.
- Uefa remains committed to opposing the Fifa president and is preparing a legal challenge against him in the United States over alleged deception.
- Infantino made the comments in Baku at the Under-15 World Cup, which features Russia's first appearance in a Fifa competition since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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