Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate

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Gianni Infantino could survive weeks of criticism and secure re-election as FIFA president in the absence of a heavy hitter to challenge him, observers have told AFP. The 56-year-old Swiss has lost the support of many associations in his bid to be re-elected to a fourth and final term since he launched and then hastily shelved his plan to allow private investment into the World Cup."If he is re-elected, which is looking increasingly likely, it will redefine the term Houdini," Payne told AFP. Lon