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European Clubs' Association backs Gianni Infantino in FIFA election

Europe's top clubs will support UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino in his bid to win the FIFA presidential election this month.

The European Clubs' Association (ECA) -- which represents over 200 clubs including Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern Munich -- said on Tuesday that they were giving their backing to Infantino, though the group doesn't have a vote.

"We know Gianni very well. He has been instrumental in the creation of the relationship between UEFA and the ECA," vice-chairman Umberto Gandini said. "We see his candidacy as a nice opportunity for him which hopefully will benefit football worldwide.