Gianni Infantino has won the backing of Russia for the election for the FIFA presidency.
Infantino is one of five candidates standing to succeed Sepp Blatter and the endorsement of Russia, which is hosting the 2018 World Cup and has considerable influence in eastern Europe, is significant.
The Russia football federation announced its backing for Infantino, currently UEFA’s general secretary, saying in a statement: “He will be able to unite the football family.”
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