# UEFA VP urges FIFA to uphold sports integrity amid Infantino dispute

A UEFA vice president called for a "custodian of sport" to oversee football governance, following renewed controversy surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The remarks reflect growing unease among European football officials over FIFA's direction and accountability.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/6/uefa-vice-president-makes-custodian-of-%e2%81%a0the-sport-slant-against-infantino?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:19:30 +0000