Next FIFA chief must be 'custodian of the sport', says UEFA's McAllister

FIFA's Vice-President Laura McAllister has emphasized that the next FIFA president should be a custodian of the sport, capable of uniting global football. This comes after intense scrutiny of current FIFA chief Gianni Infantino following his withdrawal of plans to sell shares in future World Cup revenues. FIFA's leadership has apologized for mistakes around the World Cup investment and promised to review the processes that sparked backlash.

However, finding a credible challenger to Infantino is challenging, as any candidate would need support from across the global football membership, not just Europe. McAllister called for sweeping governance reforms to modernize football's leadership structures, emphasizing the need for a democratic and non-political approach to the game's management.