Uefa chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as Fifa president
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin says he is not interested in replacing Gianni Infantino, but Infantino could face a challenger in the March 2027 Fifa election.
Uefa chief Aleksander Ceferin has dismissed his interest in replacing current Fifa president Gianni Infantino, citing personal reasons and the need to enjoy life. Infantino's plans to secure private investment in Fifa tournaments have been widely criticized, leading to a potential leadership challenge in March. Ceferin has been vocal in his criticism of Infantino's controversial proposals and warns that the under-fire Fifa president must either step down or face the consequences.
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