UEFA football leaders meet to shape strategy to oust FIFA’s Infantino
Summary
European football leaders are meeting to decide how to challenge Gianni Infantino, the current president of FIFA. UEFA is working to find a candidate to run against Infantino in the March 2025 FIFA presidential election and plans to address concerns about his leadership and financial actions.Key Facts
- UEFA called a summit of its 55 member federations to discuss strategy against FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- Infantino faces criticism over a failed World Cup private investment plan revealed in July.
- UEFA intends to prepare a criminal complaint in Switzerland over possible financial mismanagement by Infantino.
- Europe holds over a quarter of FIFA’s 211 member votes, making UEFA’s position important for the election on March 18, 2025.
- Infantino reportedly has about 90 votes pledged before any opponents are announced.
- UEFA members and allies must agree on a candidate to challenge Infantino by November 18, 2024.
- Potential candidates discussed include UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and others, but none have officially declared their run.
- The UEFA meeting in Berlin will also discuss proposals for a more transparent FIFA and leadership reforms.
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