Can Gianni Infantino secure re-election as FIFA president despite facing months of criticism for his now-aborted plan to allow private investment into the World Cup? Credit: Nhac NGUYEN / AFP

Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure reelection as FIFA president in the absence of a heavy hitter to challenge him, observers have told AFP.

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