Danish Football Federation Seeks Infantino Replacement, Citing 'Crisis of Confidence'

The Danish Football Federation (DBU) has declared a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, signaling a significant challenge to his leadership. The DBU stated that Infantino's now-scrapped proposal to involve private investors in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup, has created a "fundamental crisis of confidence" within the organization.

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The confidence in Gianni Infantino has disappeared, and neither the withdrawal of the proposal nor the apologies subsequently made regarding the management of the process change this assessment.

In a statement following a board meeting, the DBU announced it would not back Infantino in the 2027 presidential election. The federation is committed to collaborating with UEFA and other international counterparts to identify and support a credible alternative candidate capable of uniting FIFA and restoring broken trust. The DBU noted with satisfaction that several other federations are also withdrawing their support.

FIFA had previously apologized for its handling of the proposal, but the DBU believes that neither the withdrawal of the plan nor subsequent apologies can repair the damage. The federation emphasized that the recent events underscore their desire for new leadership at FIFA. Infantino, seeking a fourth term, faces growing pressure from multiple confederations, including UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF, with some reportedly urging his resignation.

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The events of the past week only further underscore the board's desire to see a new president at the head of FIFA.

The deadline for submitting candidacies for the FIFA presidency is November 18. As of now, no other candidates have officially announced their intention to run, leaving Infantino potentially unopposed unless alternative candidates emerge before the deadline. The situation highlights a deep division within global football governance.

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We are pleased that several federations are now withdrawing their support.