UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out contesting for the FIFA presidency, despite growing pressure on current president Gianni Infantino to step down. Infantino has faced criticism over his now-abandoned proposal to attract private investment into FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. The controversy has triggered opposition from within the football community, […]
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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out contesting for the FIFA presidency, despite growing pressure on current president Gianni Infantino to step down.
Infantino has faced criticism over his now-abandoned proposal to attract private investment into FIFA competitions, including the men’s and women’s World Cups.
The controversy has triggered opposition from within the football community, with UEFA threatening to boycott FIFA competitions and some football federations withdrawing their support for Infantino.
Ceferin says he has no interest in replacing the FIFA president, explaining that he remains committed to his role at UEFA and believes his position on the controversy carries greater credibility if he is not seeking the job.
However, the UEFA chief believes Infantino could face a serious challenge if he decides to seek re-election at the FIFA Congress in Morocco in March 2027.
Ceferin says Infantino must consider whether he still commands sufficient support from football federations, players, coaches and supporters.
He added that if Infantino proceeds with his re-election bid, he expects another candidate to challenge him for the position.
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani and Asian Football Confederation President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa are among those being considered as possible challengers.
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