UEFA's Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but 'not interested' in replacing him
LONDON: UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin says he is “not interested” in replacing Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president must quit or face a leadership challenge. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down as head of world football’s governing body over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup. UEFA, which…
LONDON: UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has declared he has "no interest" in replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, despite mounting pressure for the Swiss to resign. The Slovenian 58-year-old warned Infantino must either step down or face a leadership challenge. Infantino's controversial plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, has sparked calls for his resignation.
Ceferin, who has been vocal in his criticism, said he is leaving the position because he "loves UEFA and working here" and wants to "enjoy life a bit." Both Ceferin and Infantino, a former UEFA secretary general, have faced criticism for their roles in FIFA's governance. The current situation is different from when Infantino took office in 2016, Ceferin said, as there is now "political support" from the football community, fans, players, former players, coaches.
Potential challengers for Infantino's position include CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani and AFC boss Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa.
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