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Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
TOKYO (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in an apparent turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticized the head of soccer’s world governing body for a breach of trust.

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Gianni Infantino's hopes of being re-elected Fifa president have been enhanced by an endorsement from the head of the Asian Football Confederation.

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"We're not against anyone and we're not in favor of anyone," Sheikh Salman said. "We're always going to express our feelings and try to do what's best and what's right for football. Not just in Asia."

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