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UEFA Chief Ceferin Calls for FIFA President Infantino to Resign

UEFA Chief Ceferin Calls for FIFA President Infantino to Resign

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THE BRIEF
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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has publicly urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign or face a leadership challenge at the next FIFA Congress in March.

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Ceferin ruled himself out as a successor, citing his commitment to UEFA and the need for higher credibility, while noting that Infantino's support has waned among football federations.

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Infantino, who has held the position since 2016, is currently seeking re-election until 2031 by appealing directly to smaller national associations despite opposition from major regional blocs.