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Ceferin Won’t Run for FIFA Presidency, Warns Infantino

8/24/2026

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Ceferin Challenges Infantino

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announced he will not run for FIFA presidency.
Ceferin warned FIFA President Gianni Infantino to quit or face a leadership challenge at the March 2027 Congress.
Infantino abandoned his plan to sell World Cup stakes to private-equity investors after backlash.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accused Infantino of deception and said a no-confidence vote may be held.

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Ceferin Challenges Infantino

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin announced he will not run for FIFA presidency.
Ceferin warned FIFA President Gianni Infantino to quit or face a leadership challenge at the March 2027 Congress.
Infantino abandoned his plan to sell World Cup stakes to private-equity investors after backlash.
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accused Infantino of deception and said a no-confidence vote may be held.

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