UEFA prez Ceferin to not run for FIFA presidency, Infantino seeks poorer nations' support

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out challenging Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency but expects an opposition candidate to emerge for the March 2027 election. Infantino on Sunday presented his reelection manifesto, positioning himself as champion of poorer football nations. Ceferin also urged Infantino to step down amid growing criticism over FIFA's proposed World Cup stake sale plan.