Norway Calls for Infantino's Resignation Ahead of Election

The Norwegian Football Federation, led by President Lise Klaveness, has publicly demanded the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, asserting that he no longer commands the institutional trust required to lead the organization. This announcement was made following a meeting of the federation’s governing bodies on Friday, where they assessed FIFA's leadership ahead of the presidential election set for March 2024.

Klaveness emphasized that Infantino lacks the credibility for stable leadership and stated that the federation would formally request his immediate resignation. Infantino, who has been in office since 2016, is the only declared candidate for re-election and must secure a majority of votes from FIFA’s 211 member associations.

The pressure on him has increased following the failure of his proposal to allow private investment in FIFA competitions, which faced criticism from various stakeholders. Norway's call for Infantino's resignation marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate about FIFA's governance and leadership.