But Ceferin ruled out his candidacy to succeed Infantino at the helm of world football. The 58-year-old Slovenian said on the “The Rest is Politics” podcast on Monday: “I am not interested for two reasons. The first is that I love UEFA and I love working here, and I think that at a certain stage it is time to enjoy life a little as well. The second reason is that my credibility would be much higher if I were not interested in this position.”
Ceferin has been one of the most prominent critics since Infantino revealed his controversial plans to seek private investment in a company that runs FIFA tournaments.
The UEFA president now believes that the position that seemed fortified for Infantino has become threatened, as Ceferin expects that Infantino will be forced to step down, or face a competitor if he seeks re-election at the next FIFA congress in Morocco in March 2027, which he believed he would win without competition. (Sky News Arabia)
