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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Mark Staniforth

Uefa boss Aleksander Ceferin will not challenge Fifa presidency

  • UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of running for the FIFA presidency, committing his future to European football's governing body.
  • Ceferin warned FIFA chief Gianni Infantino that he must either resign or face a leadership challenge at the FIFA Congress in March.
  • Infantino is under intense pressure following controversial plans to seek private investment in FIFA tournaments, leading to accusations of deception from continental confederations.
  • Three confederations, including UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation, are reportedly considering a vote of no confidence against Infantino.
  • Football associations across the home nations and the Republic of Ireland have withdrawn their backing for Infantino amid the ongoing dispute.

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