Uefa seeks Fifa reform to diminish Infantino's presidential power
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:41 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Uefa is pursuing changes to Fifa's governance, proposing a rotational presidency between confederations to limit the power of the role. Discussions among leaders, including Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin and Confederation of African Football chief Patrice Motsepe, took place during the Uefa Super Cup in Salzburg. The agenda involves an independent review of Fifa's governance and drafting a policy document outlining future structures. Uefa’s efforts reflect ongoing tensions regarding Gianni Infantino's leadership, as the organization aims for significant reform in light of the current Fifa crisis.
- •Uefa proposes rotating Fifa presidency among confederations.
- •Meetings held in Salzburg during the Uefa Super Cup this week.
- •Plans include an independent governance review for Fifa.
- •Uefa focuses on leadership change amid ongoing tensions with Infantino.
- •Discussions involved key leaders, including Aleksander Ceferin and Patrice Motsepe.
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — Uefa push for key Fifa reforms in bid to oust Gianni Infantino
"Uefa and their allies want the Fifa presidency to be rotated between the confederations, meaning Fifa could never again have another president with the power of Infantino
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