Ceferin urges Infantino to step down

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has warned Gianni Infantino to resign or risk a leadership challenge, while stressing he will not seek the FIFA presidency himself. Infantino is under mounting pressure following his abandoned plan to bring private investment into FIFA tournaments, a proposal that triggered backlash from UEFA and several national federations, some of which have withdrawn their support. Speaking on The Rest is Politics podcast, Ceferin said he loves his current role and believes his credibility is stronger if he shows no ambition for the top FIFA job.

He argued that Infantino’s once‑solid position is now vulnerable, predicting the Swiss administrator will either step aside or face an opponent at the March Congress in Morocco. Ceferin noted he has not spoken to Infantino since the controversy began. Potential challengers include CONCACAF’s Victor Montagliani and AFC president Sheikh Salman. Please confirm all political information with trusted sources.