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Nasser Al-Khelaifi rejects FIFA presidency, proposes new global club body
At the annual European Football Clubs (EFC) meeting in Copenhagen, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, president of Paris Saint-Germain, announced plans to establish a new global organization called ‘World Football Clubs’. This proposed body aims to provide a collective voice for clubs worldwide, potentially acting as a sixth non-official confederation to challenge the current governance of FIFA.
Al-Khelaifi also addressed ongoing speculation regarding his potential candidacy for the FIFA presidency. He categorically rejected any interest in the role, stating, “I have zero interest in the world governing body and zero agenda or ambitions to be there.” This comes amid mounting pressure on current FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who faces criticism over his leadership style and controversial commercial proposals.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin expressed strong opposition to Infantino’s management, remarking that “football has no need for emperors.” Meanwhile, Al-Khelaifi urged Ceferin to seek re-election as UEFA President. On the financial front, the EFC noted that its partnership with UEFA is projected to generate over 20 billion euros in revenue over the next four years.
Regarding individual accolades, Al-Khelaifi expressed support for his PSG players—Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Fabián Ruiz—as contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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Aleksander Čeferin · European Club Association · European football clubs · FIFA · Gianni Infantino · Nasser Al-Khelaifi · Paris Saint-Germain · UEFA
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Al-Khelaifi expressed support for PSG players Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Fabián Ruiz for the Ballon d'Or. www.foot01.com · www.sofoot.com · www.culturepsg.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Al-Khelaifi maintained a neutral stance regarding the Manchester City financial investigation. www.gazzetta.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Al-Khelaifi plans to create a new global organization called ‘World Football Clubs’ to represent clubs. 889noticias.mx · gipedo.politis.com.cy
- [● 9 SOURCES] Nasser Al-Khelaifi has no interest or ambition to run for FIFA president. 889noticias.mx · www.bezirksjournal.at · primicia.com.ve · time.news · www.newsday.com · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin criticized FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership style. www.bezirksjournal.at · www.koreaherald.com · www.newsday.com · www.watson.ch · 889noticias.mx · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nasser Al-Khelaifi urged UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin to run for re-election. www.milannews.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The EFC and UEFA partnership is expected to generate over 20 billion euros in revenue over the next four years. www.calcioefinanza.it