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  "id": 3038670,
  "title": "UEFA boss Ceferin rules out FIFA presidency run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefa-boss-ceferin-rules-out-fifa-presidency-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T14:32:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/uefa-boss-ceferin-rules-out-fifa-presidency-run/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running for the FIFA presidency, citing his love for UEFA and his desire to enjoy life. He also stated that his credibility would be higher if he wasn't interested in the position. Ceferin has been critical of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, particularly over a now-abandoned plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.\n\nInfantino has faced growing pressure to step down as head of FIFA, with Ceferin warning that he will likely face a leadership challenge if he seeks re-election. According to City AM, Infantino has resisted calls to step down from various regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America.\n\nCeferin has suggested that Infantino's decision to cling to power may lead to a rival candidate coming forward. City AM reports that Victor Montagliani, head of the Concacaf union, has been mooted as a possible alternative candidate.",
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    "outlets": 11,
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid for Infantino's role",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-bid-for-infantinos-role",
        "published": "2026-08-23T15:10:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "UEFA's Ceferin says Infantino could face election challenger, rules out FIFA bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/uefas-ceferin-says-infantino-could-face-election-challenger-rules-out",
        "published": "2026-08-23T23:08:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Uefa chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as Fifa president",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-bid-to-replace-infantino-as-fifa",
        "published": "2026-08-23T23:58:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:00:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "UEFA president Ceferin says he won’t run against FIFA president but calls for Infantino to quit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefa-president-ceferin-says-he-wont-run-against-fifa-president-but",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:16:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "UEFA president Ceferin says he won’t run against FIFA president but calls for Infantino to quit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefa-president-ceferin-says-he-wont-run-against-fifa-president-but-2904848",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:23:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "UEFA chief Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit, but 'not interested' in replacing him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefa-chief-ceferin-calls-for-infantino-to-quit-but-not-interested-in",
        "published": "2026-08-24T03:19:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-24T06:51:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "UEFA chief Ceferin rules out running for FIFA presidency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/uefa-chief-ceferin-rules-out-running-for-fifa-presidency",
        "published": "2026-08-24T09:04:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "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-3008971",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:32:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}