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The FIFA Presidential Election is a significant event in the world of football, where the president of FIFA, the governing body of international football, is elected. Here are some key facts and updates about the 2023 FIFA Presidential Election:

Candidates:

  1. Gianni Infantino (Incumbent): The current FIFA President, Infantino, is seeking re-election for a third term. He has been in office since 2016.
  2. Viktor Montagliani: The Canadian businessman and former CONCACAF President is running against Infantino.
  3. Lars-Christer Olsson: The Swedish businessman and former UEFA Executive Committee member is also vying for the top spot.

Key Issues:

  1. Transparency and Governance: The election is seen as an opportunity to improve FIFA's transparency and governance, with some critics calling for greater accountability and reform.
  2. Financial Management: The election comes at a time when FIFA is facing financial challenges, including a significant debt and concerns over its financial management.
  3. Global Football Development: The candidates are expected to outline their plans for promoting football development around the world, including initiatives to increase participation and improve infrastructure.

Timeline:

  1. Nominations: The nomination period for candidates closed on February 15, 2023.
  2. Campaigning: The campaign period began on February 16, 2023, and will continue until the election day.
  3. Election Day: The election is scheduled to take place on June 16, 2023, at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Paris, France.

Stakeholders:

  1. FIFA Member Associations: The 211 member associations of FIFA will vote in the election.
  2. UEFA: The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has announced its support for Infantino's re-election.
  3. CONCACAF: The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has also endorsed Infantino.

Outlook:

The election is expected to be closely contested, with Infantino facing challenges from Montagliani and Olsson. The outcome will have significant implications for the future of FIFA and the global football community.