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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Aadi Nair

European Leagues chief ‘questions suitability’ of FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

  • European Leagues President Claudius Schaefer has declared that Gianni Infantino has no future as Fifa president, calling for fundamental structural reforms within the organisation.
  • Schaefer criticised Infantino for taking major decisions without consulting affected stakeholders, arguing that the president's influence has grown excessively.
  • Infantino is facing calls to resign from major confederations including Uefa, AFC, and Concacaf, with regional ruling bodies holding discussions over a potential vote of no confidence.
  • Concerns were highlighted over political interventions, including awarding a peace prize to US president Donald Trump and overturning a World Cup ban for American player Folarin Balogun.
  • Although Infantino intends to seek re-election for a fourth term next year, Schaefer emphasised that governance reforms can only occur under new leadership.

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