Aleksander Čeferin will not be a candidate for the FIFA presidency
The world of European football is experiencing a significant change. Aleksander Čeferin, the current president of UEFA, has officially announced that he will not run for the FIFA presidency in the next election scheduled for March 2027.
Since 2016, the Slovenian leader has held the position of president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). This decision puts an end to the speculation that had been circulating in sports media regarding a possible rivalry between him and the current FIFA president, Gianni Infantino.
By choosing not to run for the head of football's global governing body, Čeferin confirms that he wishes to focus on his current duties within the European organization. This announcement also clarifies the political landscape of international football for the coming years.
For football fans in France and Europe, this choice signifies a certain stability at the head of UEFA until the end of his term. Attention now turns to the future candidates who could succeed Gianni Infantino as FIFA president in 2027.