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Mark Pieth warns UEFA could pose challenge to FIFA's Infantino

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Mark Pieth warns UEFA could pose challenge to FIFA's Infantino

Summary

Mark Pieth, former chairman of FIFA's governance committee, urged European member associations to confront FIFA president Gianni Infantino. In an interview with Tagesspiegel, Pieth criticized the lack of independence within FIFA, claiming Infantino has consolidated power akin to former president Sepp Blatter. Pieth suggested UEFA holds significant influence and could organize its own championship or challenge FIFA legally if member associations united against Infantino's leadership. He emphasized the need for European football to leverage its power in the ongoing criticism against Infantino's presidency, especially following controversial decisions during the World Cup in North America.

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Key Details

•Mark Pieth challenges the authority of Gianni Infantino at FIFA.
•Pieth calls for European associations to unify against Infantino.
•Criticism of FIFA's lack of independence persists amid Infantino's leadership.
•UEFA could organize a competing championship if necessary.

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11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Former FIFA governance chief: UEFA could be dangerous for Infantino

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Former FIFA governance committee chairman Mark Pieth has called on member associations, particularly those in Europe, to stand up to the president of the ruling body, Gianni Infantino. In an interview with German paper Tagesspiegel on Monday, Swiss criminal law expert Pieth outlined ways to oust Infantino, who has faced criticism especially in Europe.
— Yahoo Sports

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