New Delhi: Gianni Infantino was elected as Sepp Blatter's successor on Saturday after process went to a second ballot for the first time since 1974.



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With the organization's credibility at an all-time low, Infantino has the difficult task of maneuvering a makeover. 


Here are eight things things you should now about the new FIFA boss:


- The 45-year-old Swiss-Italian is the ninth president of world football's governing body.


- Infantino will complete Sepp Blatter's term and continue as FIFA president until 2019.


- Born in Brig, Switzerland, the new president's hometown is only 6 miles from Blatter's hometown of Visp. 


- Infantino is a qualified lawyer. He studied law at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.


- He speaks five languages – Spanish, French, Italian, German and English.


- Prior to his stint with UEFA, Infantino served as secretary general of the International Centre for Sports Studies at the University of Neuchatel.


- Infantino was nominated for the FIFA presidency after Michel Platini was suspended.


- He wants to increase the number of participating teams in the World Cup from 32 to 40 teams.