Scandal-proof: why Infantino's Fifa power can't be touched

Gianni Infantino is on course to be re-elected as FIFA president by a landslide in March 2027, with more than 200 of FIFA's 211 member associations having already sent formal letters of support for a fourth term. The endorsements have come despite a summer of controversy, including the Balogun red card scandal. Only a handful of associations, most notably Germany, have yet to declare their support. The Guardian reports that Infantino is unlikely to face IOC sanctions over the Balogun scandal. The article explores why Infantino's power remains untouchable despite the controversies, and notes that FIFA has been approached for comment.