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European football chiefs intensify pressure on FIFA's Infantino
Greece's football association president and a former Germany national team director have added their voices to UEFA's calls for leadership change at FIFA, signalling growing European opposition to incumbent president Gianni Infantino.
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THESSALONIKI — European football's establishment is tightening the screws on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with senior figures from across the continent backing UEFA's push for fresh leadership at world football's governing body.
Greek Football Association president Makis Gagatsis and Oliver Bierhoff, who previously served as director of Germany's national team operations, on Tuesday publicly endorsed UEFA's campaign for change. Their backing underscores a coordinated European response to Infantino's continued tenure, with the continent's football hierarchy presenting a united front on the matter.
The mounting pressure reflects deepening concerns within European football circles over Infantino's leadership of FIFA. The support from prominent Greek and German football figures adds significant weight to UEFA's position, given the continental association's substantial influence within world football's governance structures.
The developments come as FIFA grapples with questions about its direction and leadership. Infantino has led the organisation since 2016, navigating numerous controversies and major tournaments including the World Cup in Qatar.
With European football's most influential figures increasingly vocal about the need for change, the debate over FIFA's future leadership appears set to intensify in coming months.