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UEFA Backs Any FIFA President Candidate Except Netanyahu or Trump Amid Infantino Controversy

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First reported by Mako · 15 minutes ago

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UEFA officials are seeking to replace FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid controversy over his World Cup stake sale plan involving Donald Trump associates. Nasser Al-Khelaifi is considered a potential candidate, though he denies interest. UEFA is exploring boycotts and condemns the lack of consultation, while a senior figure rejects support for Trump or Netanyahu as candidates.

01UEFA aims to replace FIFA President Infantino due to his controversial World Cup stake sale plan.
02Nasser Al-Khelaifi is a leading potential challenger but denies any presidential ambitions.
03UEFA plans an emergency meeting to consider boycotting the World Cup and ousting Infantino.
04A senior European football official rejects Trump and Netanyahu as acceptable FIFA candidates.
05Al-Khelaifi's Middle Eastern ties could help rally global support against Infantino.
06Qatari candidacy faces criticism over past FIFA corruption and human rights issues.

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