Jonas Eriksson is calling for UEFA to protest and stop FIFA president Gianni Infantino to end what he described as the ‘FIFA circus’.

The push for intervention comes as critics question Infantino's handling of the World Cup and the perceived overreach of FIFA's authority. If UEFA takes a formal stand against the president, it could trigger a significant shift in the governance of global football.

Eriksson, who spent 18 years [1] as a top referee, said he is concerned regarding the current direction of the sport. The former official suggests that the leadership under Infantino has created an environment that requires external pressure from continental bodies to correct.

UEFA holds significant influence over the international game and the financial structures that support it. A concerted effort by the organization to halt Infantino's leadership would represent a rare moment of open defiance from a major confederation against the global governing body.

The calls for a protest focus on the management of the World Cup and the broader administrative style of the FIFA president. Supporters of this movement believe that the current trajectory of the organization is detrimental to the integrity of the sport.

“end the ‘FIFA circus’”

This tension highlights a growing rift between the operational leadership of FIFA and the technical experts of the game. Should UEFA align with these critics, it could lead to a formal challenge of Infantino's mandate, potentially altering how future World Cups are awarded and managed.