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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
August 24, 2026
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UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president
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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UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has stated he is not interested in replacing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but warned Infantino must either resign or face a leadership challenge.
- UEFA has threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions amid controversy over Infantino's abandoned plan for private investment in tournaments.
- Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president, cited his love for his current role and a desire to maintain his credibility as reasons for not pursuing the FIFA presidency.
- Infantino faces potential challenges at the next FIFA Congress in Morocco in March 2027, with CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani and AFC boss Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa considered likely contenders.
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