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DFB president calls for Infantino's resignation ahead of UEFA meeting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:33 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

DFB president calls for Infantino's resignation ahead of UEFA meeting

Summary

Bernd Neuendorf, president of the German Football Federation (DFB), demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, equating it to showing him a red card. Neuendorf criticized Infantino's tenure, suggesting he has damaged football significantly. He has stated he will not support Infantino in the upcoming FIFA presidential elections in March. Critics have also called for Infantino to step down amid controversies, including his recent proposal for FIFA reforms, which Neuendorf deemed insufficient. Infantino, the only candidate so far, aims to continue in office while addressing these challenges.

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Key Details

•Neuendorf urges Infantino to step down ahead of UEFA discussions.
•He labels Infantino's offer of reforms as a transparent maneuver.
•Infantino faces criticism for his decade-long presidency and leadership style.
•The next FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March.
•The deadline for potential challengers to enter the race is November 18.

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7:33 AMYahoo Sports — 'We have to send him off': DFB boss calls for Infantino red card

What they're saying

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Gianni Infantino must be shown a red card to end his tenure as FIFA president, German Football Federation (DFB) boss Bernd Neuendorf has said. "We have to send him off," Neuendorf told the Tagesspiegel daily ahead of a UEFA meeting on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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