Salman al-Khalifa
Salman al-Khalifa is the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and a prominent figure in international football governance. He previously ran for the FIFA presidency in 2016, narrowly losing to Gianni Infantino. His involvement in football has seen him advocate for the development of the sport across Asia, and he has been influential in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the global football community. Al-Khalifa has been mentioned as a potential candidate to challenge Infantino in the upcoming presidential election, highlighting his ongoing prominence in football politics.
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Salman Al Khalifa is another potential candidate for the FIFA presidency.
queda de braço entre Uefa e Fifa promete novo capítulo nesta semana
Brazil· 2026-08-10
Salman al-Khalifa, who leads the Asian confederation, could potentially pose a threat to Infantino in the 2027 elections.
Doch Europa allein kann ihn nicht stürzen
Switzerland· 2026-08-03
Salman al-Khalifa is the president of the AFC and lost narrowly to Gianni Infantino in 2016.
Uefa truer med rettslige skritt i brev til Fifa-presidenten
Norway· 2026-08-03
Salman al-Khalifa is noted as a potential candidate who narrowly lost to Infantino in 2016.
Infantino får ultimatum av UefaNorway· 2026-08-02