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PSG chief makes decision over UEFA plea to replace FIFA villain Gianni Infantino

PSG chief makes decision over UEFA plea to replace FIFA villain Gianni Infantino
Daily Mirror Thursday 30 July 2026, 11:16 UTC By [email protected] (Aaron Morris) 1 min read
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PSG chief makes decision over UEFA plea to replace FIFA villain Gianni Infantino Gianni Infantino has came under waves of criticism this summer following a controversial World Cup in North America, with PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi tipped to run for FIFA presidency Nasser Al-Khelaifi will not launch a bid to succeed Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, despite calls from UEFA. The Paris Saint-Germain chief was touted to challenge at an upcoming presidential election for World Football next...

PSG chief makes decision over UEFA plea to replace FIFA villain Gianni Infantino Gianni Infantino has came under waves of criticism this summer following a controversial World Cup in North America, with PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi tipped to run for FIFA presidency Nasser Al-Khelaifi will not launch a bid to succeed Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, despite calls from UEFA. The Paris Saint-Germain chief was touted to challenge at an upcoming presidential election for World Football next March. Politico claim that executives saw Al-Khelaifi as a potential force to replace Infantino as FIFA head, following widespread criticism as a result of this summer's World Cup in North America - as well as the body's plans to sell portions of commercial rights. However, Al-Khelaifi has no interest in entering the race to secure FIFA presidency. A source close to the 52-year-old told RMC Sport : "Nasser has absolutely no ambition, no intention, nor any interest in this role at FIFA. He will continue to quietly support all global and European football institutions." It comes despite vocal opposition of FIFA's selling of commercial stakes from European Football Clubs, whom Al-Khelaifi is also chairman of. There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.
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