FIFA president Infantino to visit Saint Lucia ahead of presidential elections

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, lands in Saint Lucia this week on the latest stop of his Caribbean tour. Facing re-election next March, the global football chief continues to build support in the wake of a public row over possible private investment in the World Cup.On Thursday evening, Infantino will be feted at an official cocktail reception under the patronage of Acting Governor-General Felix Finisterre and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre. On Friday morning, talks move to a breakfast meeting with the prime minister at Windjammer Landing Resort.