Ceferin Rules Out FIFA Bid, Urges Infantino to Quit

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin says he has no intention of challenging FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing his love for UEFA and a belief that credibility is stronger if he does not pursue the job. He warns Infantino that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March, as pressure over Infantino’s aborted plan to privatize World Cup investment intensifies. Ceferin notes that several continental confederations have accused Infantino of deception and that UEFA has threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions. He also indicates there could be a potential challenger against Infantino in the March elections, although Ceferin himself remains non-committal. Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016, with a November deadline for challengers to nominate, while Ceferin reiterates his commitment to UEFA. The overall dynamic suggests Infantino’s position is eroding despite longstanding support from some European nations.