Infantino set to remain FIFA chief as power struggle intensifies

PARIS — The effort to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president appears to have stalled just weeks after his opponents mounted what they believed would be a successful campaign to dethrone the head of world soccer's governing body.

While Infantino's position now looks secure, the struggle has given way to a new and potentially more contentious dispute: the scope and limits of presidential power within FIFA's organizational structure.

The shift signals that while removing Infantino from office may no longer be a realistic prospect for his critics, reshaping the institutional constraints on his authority has emerged as a viable alternative battleground.

The power struggle reflects deeper tensions within FIFA over governance and decision-making authority, issues that are likely to dominate internal discussions in the months ahead as the organization navigates its institutional future.

Infantino's consolidation of his position comes at a critical juncture for FIFA, which continues to manage its global football operations while addressing ongoing governance concerns raised by member associations and stakeholders worldwide.