The French president called Arsene Wenger and encouraged him to run for the FIFA presidency.
French President Emmanuel Macron is trying to convince Arsenal Wenger to participate in the FIFA elections.
According to the Telegraph, Macron contacted 77-year-old Arsene Wenger and tried to convince him to run against Gianni Infantino as the current FIFA president.
It is said that the French president is ready to talk with the heads of other countries to support Wenger’s candidacy. However, it is not yet clear whether this coach will run in the election or not.
At the same time, there are concerns that Macron’s support may backfire in some African countries, considering the French president’s relations with these countries.
If Wenger withdraws from the candidacy, UEFA may back Kozo Tashima, honorary president of the Japan Football Association.
Ramon Vega, the former defender of Tottenham, also plans to participate in the elections.
FIFA presidential elections will be held in Morocco at the end of March 1405.
