Wenger feels becoming FIFA president would take him too far away from on-pitch football if he decided to run.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has reportedly opted out of challenging FIFA president Gianni Infantino for his position.
According to L’Equipe, the Frenchman decided not to run against his boss after two and a half months of consideration, upon realising he had little chance of winning.
Apart from this, Wenger, who currently works as FIFA’s Head of Global Football Development, thinks the role would take him too far away from football on the pitch.
Infantino has come under serious pressure to step down following his ill-advised attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to investors.
Several reports have linked Wenger to the job of the Italian football administrator, which has come under a lot of scrutiny following the backlash.
