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

The biggest job in world football is up for election - and there’s just one candidate: Gianni Infantino, who is on course to be re-elected as Fifa president by a landslide in March. The Guardian understands more than 200 of Fifa's 211 member associations have already sent formal letters of support for a fourth Infantino term, with only a handful - Germany the most high-profile among them - yet to declare. The endorsements have flooded in despite a summer of controversy. Watch this video to learn more about why Infantino's power is so untouchable. Fifa has been approached for comment. Fifa boss unlikely to face IOC sanctions over Balogun red card scandal Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics Continue reading...