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  "id": 2897409,
  "title": "UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-bid-to-replace-infantino-as-fifa",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T00:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1517452/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-bid-replace-infantino-fifa-president"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LONDON: UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out his interest in taking over as FIFA president from Gianni Infantino, emphasizing his dedication to UEFA and his desire to enjoy life. Infantino, a former UEFA secretary general, faces mounting pressure to resign due to his failed attempt to secure private investment for FIFA tournaments, including the men's and women's World Cups. UEFA has also threatened a boycott of FIFA events, with several continental and national federations withdrawing their support for Infantino. Ceferin, 58, expressed his concerns about Infantino's position, stating that he may have to step down or face a leadership challenge in the March 2027 FIFA Congress if he seeks re-election. Potential challengers for Infantino's position include CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani and AFC boss Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa.",
  "summary": "LONDON: UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is “not interested” in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.",
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "UEFA’s Ceferin tells Infantino to go, but ‘not interested’ in replacing him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefas-ceferin-tells-infantino-to-go-but-not-interested-in-replacing-3119528",
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