UEFA's Ceferin says Infantino could face election challenger, rules out FIFA bid
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of running for the FIFA presidency, stating that Gianni Infantino would likely face a challenger if he seeks reelection next year following a global backlash over a plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors. Ceferin suggested that Infantino might face opposition if he stands again in March, as his credibility would be higher if he were not interested in the position.
The UEFA chief also criticized the proposed World Cup investment project, calling it a greater threat to the sport than the European Super League plan that UEFA successfully fought against in 2021.
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