Nasser Al‑Khelaifi rules out any ambition to lead FIFA

Nasser Al‑Khelaifi, president of PSG, said on Tuesday in Copenhagen that he had no interest in taking the helm of FIFA, stating that he had neither a plan nor ambition to join the organisation, despite the ongoing criticism of the FIFA chief.

Vacancy of candidature and deadline

Despite the ongoing criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, no other candidate is emerging to succeed the Italian‑Swiss. The election for the head of the world football governing body is scheduled for March 18. The lack of candidates fuels speculation.

Statements and investigations

After UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin clearly indicated that he would not run, attention turned to PSG president Nasser Al‑Khelaifi. However, the Qatari executive does not appear to be interested in the role either. This stance confirms the absence of a serious contender.

“I have absolutely no interest in FIFA and I have neither a plan nor ambition to join this organisation,” Nasser Al‑Khelaifi, 52, said on Tuesday in Copenhagen while chairing the general assembly of the European Club Association (ECA). He added that he does not feel he is the right person for the role and that he loves his current job.

Al-Khelaifi rules out FIFA bid as UEFA clashes with Infantino

The statement included the phrase “Add us to your Google favorites.” No further detail was added.

The La Liga president called the situation the “worst incident in football history,” targeting Infantino and the Balogun case. Under pressure, Gianni Infantino said he is ready to allocate more money to the federations.

Furthermore, PSG president Khelaifi is under investigation for illegal conflict of interest. This case further complicates his public image.