Ceferin states trust remains broken between UEFA and FIFA
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin commented on the ongoing tension with FIFA during a recent interview. He asserted that trust in global football is still compromised despite FIFA's decision to withdraw plans to sell a portion of its commercial rights to private investors. This development follows considerable backlash against FIFA's initial proposal, which was deemed controversial. Ceferin's remarks highlight the fractured relationship between UEFA and FIFA, indicating that reconciliation efforts are still needed. No further steps have been announced to address the underlying issues between the organizations.
- •Ceferin expressed concerns about the state of trust in football.
- •FIFA abandoned its controversial commercial rights sale plan.
- •The relationship between UEFA and FIFA remains strained.
- •Reconciliation talks have yet to occur following the recent turmoil.
- 2:57 PMESPN Soccer — UEFA's Ceferin: Trust still broken after FIFA row
"UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said trust in world football is still broken despite FIFA abandoning its controversial plan to sell a stake in its commercial rights to private investors.
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