(ATR) Four men seeking to replace Sepp Blatter as the chief of world football gathered in Miami Feb. 11-12 to pitch their visions for the future of FIFA to CONCACAF leaders.
Around the Rings was on the scene as Sheikh Salman, Jerome Champagne, Gianni Infantino and Prince Ali arrived at the Sheraton in Miami, Florida late Thursday afternoon. Fellow candidate Tokyo Sexwale did not attend the meeting, possibly signaling an early end to his presidential campaign.
Approximately 20 journalists were on hand for the event originally not opened to the media. Camera crews from ESPN and Fox Sports interviewed Infantino and others as they entered the hotel.
CONCACAF was the last of the six regional confederations to hear from the candidates as the Feb. 26 election date quickly approaches. Each candidate was given 20 minutes to explain to the 41 CONCACAF federation leaders why CONCACAF should support them in the race.
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