Wednesday, 11 November 2026

UEFA Plans to Field Opponent Against Gianni Infantino

Golazo Newsroom · Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 19:00

UEFA Plans to Field Opponent Against Gianni Infantino
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  • Joseph Blatter claims UEFA will soon name a challenger to Gianni Infantino.
  • The deadline for FIFA presidential election applications ends next Wednesday.
  • Infantino is currently facing criticism regarding his leadership at FIFA.

According to reports from kicker, former FIFA president Joseph Blatter has stated that UEFA intends to nominate a candidate to challenge incumbent Gianni Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential election.

Blatter, who criticized Infantino's leadership style by labeling him a dictator, suggests the move comes as Infantino faces significant scrutiny. UEFA is reportedly looking to finalize its selection in the near future.

The official application window for the FIFA presidency is set to close next Wednesday.

Data source: kicker, Foto: Пресс-служба Президента России / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 19:00

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