Norway moves to force FIFA president’s resignation
Norway's football federation has formally demanded that Gianni Infantino step down as president of FIFA, arguing that continued leadership is no longer tenable and that trust in his administration has eroded.
The call follows mounting criticism of Infantino’s proposal to channel World Cup revenues through a new commercial arm, FIFA Forward Enterprise, a scheme that has drawn sharp rebukes from European governing bodies.
Europe’s coordinated response
Both UEFA and the English Football Association have signaled their unwillingness to back Infantino’s bid for re‑election, with UEFA reiterating threats of a boycott and the FA confirming its withdrawal of support in March.
Norwegian broadcaster NRK reported that the national federation will lodge a fresh complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee, pointing to the contentious peace prize awarded to former U.S. president Donald Trump, a one‑match suspension handed to player Folarin Balogun, and broader governance concerns.
The pressure was on display during a recent summit in Rabat, Morocco, where what began as a show of solidarity for Infantino quickly gave way to visible dissent from European delegates.