Ceferin won’t challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency but tells him to quit

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has stated he is not interested in challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency. Ceferin, a vocal critic of Infantino's plans for private investment in FIFA tournaments, believes Infantino must either resign or face a challenger at the next FIFA Congress in March. Ceferin cited his commitment to UEFA and a desire to maintain his credibility as reasons for not seeking the FIFA role. Infantino has faced significant pressure and a loss of support from various football federations following his controversial proposals. Despite this, Infantino has shown no indication of stepping down and is reportedly seeking support from less affluent national associations for re-election.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin stated he will not run against FIFA President Gianni Infantino but urged Infantino to resign or face a challenger in the March elections. This comes after Infantino faced significant backlash for his now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors. Several continental confederations accused Infantino of deception, and UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA competitions. Ceferin believes Infantino should recognize his lack of support from the football community, fans, and players. While seen as a potential challenger, Ceferin expressed his commitment to UEFA and his desire to enjoy life. FIFA has set a November 18 deadline for nominations for the presidential election.