Sheikh Salman
United KingdompoliticianMaleb. 19655.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Sheikh Salman is the president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), having held the position since 2013. He has been influential in advancing football standards across Asia and promoting the development of the sport at various levels. His leadership has been marked by efforts to enhance the infrastructure and governance of football in the region.
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Sheikh Salman is the president of AFC and could potentially challenge Infantino.
Gianni Infantino: Division over Fifa president shown in map of support and oppositionBBC·United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
A campaign from AFC president Sheikh Salman, who lost narrowly to Infantino in the 2016 Fifa election, would be difficult without the support of his own confederation.
Gianni Infantino could face leadership challenge as Fifa Council members rebel | Gianni InfantinoThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-08-02
United Kingdom· 2026-08-02
Sheikh Salman is the president of AFC and was invited to the special meeting of SAFF.
সালাহউদ্দিন কি আবারও সাফ সভাপতি হবেনProthom Alo·
Bangladesh· 2025-04-04
Bangladesh· 2025-04-04
