UEFA chief Ceferin rules out running for FIFA presidency
Infantino has shown no signs of walking away from the position he has held since 2016 and made it clear that he was banking on his appeal to the less well-off national associations to win reelection until 2031.
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has refused to stand for the FIFA presidency, saying he believes there will be an opposition candidate. Current incumbent Gianni Infantino, who has been in the role since 2016, has shown no signs of stepping down and has expressed confidence in receiving support from less affluent national associations.
UEFA, along with the AFC and CONCACAF, have been leading the opposition to Infantino's proposed commercial body for FIFA tournament rights. Ceferin has criticized Infantino, stating that failing to secure support from the broader football community could lead to defeat at the upcoming March elections.
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