UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore
UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister is calling for governance reforms within FIFA following controversies surrounding President Gianni Infantino. She emphasizes the need for a 'custodian of the sport' who can unite global football associations.
Why it matters
The internal power struggle within football's governing bodies highlights concerns over transparency, democracy, and the future leadership of the sport.
UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body’s defiant stance.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Laura McAllister has served as UEFA's vice president since 2019 [File: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters By Reuters Published On 6 Aug 2026 6 Aug 2026 UEFA Vice President Laura McAllister says any future FIFA president should be a “custodian of the sport” capable of uniting world football as pressure grows on the embattled current chief, Gianni Infantino, after his aborted World Cup investment plan.
After meeting in Rabat on Wednesday, FIFA’s leadership reaffirmed support for Infantino , apologised to the world football governing body’s 211 member associations for mistakes surrounding the World Cup investment plan and promised a review of the processes that triggered a fierce backlash from national federations.
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