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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 24, 2026Miami-Dade

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has publicly demanded the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Ceferin stated he will not personally challenge Infantino for the presidency but warned that Infantino must step down or face a formal leadership challenge in March.

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Why It Matters

The leadership of the global governing body for soccer, FIFA, faces a potential challenge that could result in a change of administration by March.

Key Facts

  • UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign.
  • Aleksander Ceferin stated he will not run against Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency.
  • A leadership challenge against Gianni Infantino is threatened for March if he does not resign.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUEFA“European soccer governing body”personGianni Infantino“FIFA President”personAleksander Ceferin“UEFA President”organizationFIFA“World soccer governing body”