Aleksander Ceferin has stated that he is not interested in becoming the president of FIFA, citing his love for the UEFA and a desire to enjoy life. However, he believes that Gianni Infantino, the current president, does not have the support of the football community, fans, players, former players, and coaches. Ceferin also acknowledged that he has not had any conversations with Infantino, despite the tension between them.
Ceferin's comments come as the FIFA elections approach, with the next elections scheduled to take place on March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco. This will determine the president of FIFA until mid-2031. In the past, there were no elections in 2019 and 2023 because Gianni Infantino was the only candidate.
Ceferin's statement that Infantino will have a candidate in the next elections suggests that there may be a challenge to Infantino's presidency. However, Ceferin has not confirmed whether he will be the one to run against Infantino. The next step will be to see who will ultimately challenge Infantino for the presidency of FIFA.