Wenger urged to mount surprise FIFA presidential challenge against Infantino

Senior European football figures have urged former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to challenge FIFA president Gianni Infantino in next year's election.

• FIFA's Council convened Thursday in Zurich for its first meeting since the FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme was withdrawn amid calls for Infantino's resignation.
• Senior European football officials told BBC Sport they want Wenger to run as a surprise candidate for the presidency.
• Wenger said he was not involved in the withdrawn FFE plan and declined to comment on his candidacy.
• Candidates must declare by 18 November with nominations from five national associations; Infantino is expected to win a fourth term.
• Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation oppose Infantino's re-election following the World Cup sell-off scandal
• Luis Figo, the former Portugal international, has been mentioned as a potential challenger to Infantino
• Infantino faces FIFA council questioning over the abandoned Forward Enterprise plan, the peace prize, and the Folarin Balogun affair
• FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologized to the Council for his secret plan to sell off part of its commercial rights.
• Council members, including Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt, pressed Infantino for full disclosure of documents and answers.
• FIFA is expected to change a rule that allowed Folarin Balogun's red card to be overturned.
• English FA chief Debbie Hewitt said Infantino's apology showed 'some regret' but was insufficient, saying he remains unqualified to lead unless he answers outstanding questions.
• Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega declared his candidacy for the FIFA presidency ahead of the November 18 deadline.