FIFA’s Infantino made to wait on Asian support as chief coy at AFC session

‘We’re not against anyone and we’re not in favour of anyone,’ says AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.Published On 22 Oct 202622 Oct 2026The president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) gave no hint about the body’s support — or opposition — to the re-election of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.The votes of the AFC’s 47 members could be critical when Infantino seeks his fourth term as the head of global football’s governing body in an election in March. Infantino faces strong opposition in Europe, and has staunch support in Africa — and Asia could provide the swing votes.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammeringlist 2 of 4Man United’s Carrick doesn’t ‘need reassurance’ despite team’s horror startlist 3 of 4Ballon d’Or: Which countries and players have won the most awards?list 4 of 4PSG fans divided over protests in France as Barcelona game goes aheadend of listOpposition candidates have until November 18 to file. So far, none have“For people who try to divide us, this is not going to happen,” AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said on Thursday in a brief address t...