UEFA has given FIFA President Gianni Infantino a clear ultimatum to resign or face an urgent no-confidence vote, according to a report by the British Telegraph cited by Israeli media. The report says all 55 UEFA member associations are expected to vote to remove Infantino if he refuses to step down, with only 43 associations needed to initiate the procedure.
UEFA has escalated its conflict with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, presenting him with a clear ultimatum: resign or face an urgent no-confidence vote, according to a report by the British Telegraph cited by Israeli media. The report states that all 55 UEFA member associations are expected to vote to remove Infantino if he refuses to step down, with only 43 associations needed to initiate the procedure.
The ultimatum marks the latest phase in a deepening rift between European football's governing body and FIFA's leadership. The Zioneer has previously reported on UEFA's loss of confidence in Infantino and threats to boycott the 2030 World Cup over his plan to privatize World Cup rights. European officials have also been reported to push for Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi as a potential successor.
The Telegraph report, as cited by the Israeli news outlet N12, did not include a response from Infantino or FIFA. The outcome of the proposed no-confidence vote remains uncertain.
2 developments
- StrongUEFA launches unprecedented attack on FIFA's Infantino, threatens 2030 World Cup boycott over privatization plan
- DevelopingUEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership, will propose new resource distribution
- DevelopingUEFA threatens to boycott next World Cup, says competition 'not for sale' — N12 reports
- DevelopingInfantino pushes back against criticism over 'selling the World Cup' proposal
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