The president of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, would consider running for the presidency of FIFA. This revelation comes from the complement of investigation broadcast on France 2 Thursday evening, specifying that Qatari has this objective for the future and that it no longer intends to be satisfied with its responsibilities in the French capital.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is an essential figure in European football. In addition to chairing PSG, he is at the head of Bein Media Group and Qatar Sports Investments. His influence also extends to the European Association of Clubs (ECA), where he held the post of president. This position gives it a key role in the UEFA executive committee, thus strengthening its weight in the major decisions of European football.
After PSG, Al-Khelaifi dreams of conquering another function.
Journalist Fabien Touati, director of the documentary in question, collected testimonies suggesting that Nasser Al-Khelaïfi could target the presidency of FIFA. According to him, several sources close to the Qatari leader suggested that he was considering this possibility.
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In addition to his responsibilities at PSG and ECA, Al-Khelaïfi plays a preponderant role in the organization of world football. He was a member of the Organizing Committee of the FIFA Club World Cup and is recognized for its growing influence within UEFA.
To date, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has not officially expressed his intention to present himself to the presidency of FIFA. However, his career and recent revelations feed speculation as to a possible candidacy. If these ambitions are confirmed, they could redefine the balances at the top of world football.
