{
  "id": 2977154,
  "title": "Uefa boss Ceferin rules out running against ‘naive’ Fifa president Infantino",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefa-boss-ceferin-rules-out-running-against-naive-fifa-president",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:20:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/uefa-boss-ceferin-rules-out-running-against-naive-fifa-president-infantino/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has firmly ruled out a bid for the Fifa presidency, despite warning that efforts to remove Gianni Infantino will not cease. Infantino's tenure has been marred by controversy following the leaked plan to partially privatise the World Cup. He has defied calls to resign, with no candidate yet stepping forward to challenge him in the upcoming elections. Ceferin, a vocal critic of Fifa, explained his reluctance to run, citing his love for Uefa and a desire to maintain his credibility. He cautioned that a rival candidate will emerge if Infantino fails to secure political support from the football community, fans, players, former players, and coaches. While Infantino maintains support from South America, most of Africa, and U.S. President Trump, Ceferin dismissed the latter's influence as naive.",
  "summary": "Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running for the top job at Fifa but warned that efforts to oust Gianni Infantino will not stop. Infantino is battling to save his job after sparking widespread outrage when his now-abandoned plan to partly privatise the World Cup leaked earlier this month. He has resisted calls from [...]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Infantino must remember he is European - Ceferin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/infantino-must-remember-he-is-european-ceferin",
        "published": "2026-08-23T23:20:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Infantino must remember he is European – Ceferin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/infantino-must-remember-he-is-european-ceferin-2928505",
        "published": "2026-08-23T23:22:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Infantino could face re-election challenge, UEFA boss Ceferin warns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/infantino-could-face-re-election-challenge-uefa-boss-ceferin-warns",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:42:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}