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Ceferin calls Infantino’s World Cup plan worse than Super League

Aleksander Ceferin criticizes Gianni Infantino and warns of a potential opponent in the upcoming elections.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has described FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup as 'worse than the Super League plan.' This remark came after the controversial proposal was shelved in early August.

Ceferin has strongly opposed the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme, which will no longer proceed. He emphasized that this new attempt by Infantino to 'steal' the sport is unacceptable for UEFA.

According to Ceferin, if Infantino runs for re-election in March next year, he will likely face an opponent. The UEFA President has indicated that he will not run for the FIFA presidency himself but expects someone else to challenge Infantino.

Ceferin’s remarks come amid a broader loss of confidence in Infantino, particularly among Nordic countries, which have officially withdrawn their support for the FIFA president. This challenge to Infantino’s leadership highlights growing discontent within global football.

Additionally, Ceferin has expressed concerns about the future of FIFA under the current leadership, and his comments appear to reflect a widely held sense of frustration with Infantino and FIFA's recent decisions.

The situation surrounding the FIFA elections and the reactions to them points to an interesting period for international football, in which the dynamics between UEFA and FIFA are central. Ceferin's statement could increase pressure on Infantino as the elections approach.

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