Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifihas revealed whether he would be interested in replacing Gianni Infantino.
Infantino’s position as FIFA President has come under scrutiny after reports that he wanted to sell a stake in the World Cup.
Several nations, including England, have condemned Infantino’s proposal and withdrawn their support for his continued leadership.
Al-Khelaifi was among the potential candidates for the FIFA presidency alongside UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi addresses FIFA presidency rumours
Nasser Al-Khelaifi has now ruled himself out of becoming the next FIFA president if Gianni Infantino steps down.
Al-Khelaifi told reporters after Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Super Cup that he was not interested.
“I’m very, very happy to be president of Paris Saint-Germain. Happy to continue. Trust me,” he said, via beIN SPORTS.
AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa and CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani are among the frontrunners.
Meanwhile, Aleksander Ceferin, who has been extremely critical of Infantino, is also likely to contend for the role.
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