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PSG chief Al-Khelaifi expresses no interest in FIFA presidency

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 9:44 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

PSG chief Al-Khelaifi expresses no interest in FIFA presidency

Summary

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chief of Paris Saint-Germain, confirmed he has no interest in running for FIFA president. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions in European soccer regarding potential candidates to challenge Gianni Infantino in the upcoming election. Al-Khelaifi's focus remains on his role with PSG, which has been prominent in European competitions. His decision leaves the field open for other candidates as the election timeline approaches.

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Key Details

•Nasser Al-Khelaifi declares zero interest in FIFA presidency
•Current FIFA president Gianni Infantino seeks re-election
•Focus remains on Paris Saint-Germain's activities in Europe
•European soccer seeks alternative candidates for leadership
•Election date for FIFA presidency has not been specified.

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10:32 PMESPN Soccer — PSG chief Al-Khelaifi has 'zero interest' in FIFA presidency

What they're saying

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European soccer's search for a candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino in the FIFA presidential election will not land on clubs' leader Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
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