UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out replacing Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, but believes the under-fire Swiss could be forced to resign or face a leadership challenge.

Infantino has faced mounting criticism over plans to attract private investment for FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, which have since been abandoned. UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA events, while several federations have also withdrawn their support.

Ceferin said he had no interest in the FIFA presidency, citing his commitment to UEFA and a desire to enjoy life beyond football administration.

“One reason is that I love UEFA and I love working here, and I think that at a certain point… it’s time to also enjoy life a bit.

“And the second point is, my credibility is much, much higher if I’m not interested in the position.”

The UEFA chief said Infantino’s once-secure position is now under threat and predicted he could face a leadership challenge if he seeks re-election at the FIFA Congress in Morocco next March.