According to talkSPORT, senior figures in European football are discussing pushing for Infantino's departure and reforming the FIFA presidency to introduce a rotating presidency system.

talkSPORT has learned that several senior figures in European football met in Salzburg before the UEFA Super Cup to discuss the FIFA crisis.

Attendees included UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, chairman of the European Club Association.

The two were photographed together during Paris Saint-Germain's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, a club owned by Al-Khelaifi. More notably, Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, also attended the event.

talkSPORT has learned that Čeferin held constructive talks with relevant parties, emphasizing the need for a change in FIFA's leadership and a reform of its governance structure. The two also had lunch and discussions at Red Bull's famous Hangar-7 museum before the match.

Multiple sources describe the atmosphere of the talks as positive. UEFA wants to hold Infantino accountable for the failed FFE project and insists he resign immediately or withdraw from the election before the March vote.

talkSPORT has learned that if Infantino insists on running, Čeferin is even prepared to lead a vote of no confidence. This vote would require the support of 43 member associations to trigger an emergency ballot.

Many believe this is a logical and more actionable next step than a boycott.

UEFA is also prepared to support other candidates to run against Infantino. Victor Montagliani, president of CONCACAF, and Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, president of the AFC, are potential candidates.

As of now, UEFA has not collectively recommended or endorsed any candidate.

Al-Khelaifi would also be a strong contender for the FIFA presidency, but he stated after Paris Saint-Germain's victory that he is "very happy" as president of Paris Saint-Germain.

Although Infantino has solid support in Africa and the backing of a minority of Asian football associations, FIFA could effectively be deadlocked without UEFA's support. One option UEFA is considering is boycotting FIFA tournaments, with action potentially starting with the Women's U20 FIFA World Cup in Poland.

Refusing to participate in important FIFA meetings, and even seceding from FIFA through a new organization jointly formed by UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC, are also under discussion.

The European Club Association is also a key player in this game, representing over 850 European clubs.

The European Club Association has been a steadfast ally of UEFA and shares UEFA's stance on the future governance of FIFA.

Many insiders believe that FIFA's governance reform should give clubs a greater say in global football affairs. A noteworthy question is whether the "European" in the European Club Association's name will become "World" in the future.

Another suspense is whether African football associations will continue to unanimously support Infantino. Motsepe's attendance at the UEFA Super Cup is significant.

Multiple sources told talkSPORT that Motsepe's trip was partly to discuss Infantino's future, and not just to support African referee Omar Artan, who ultimately officiated the match after being banned from officiating the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

Motsepe told Sky Sports that elections should determine Infantino's fate, but did not directly endorse the embattled FIFA president.

Motsepe said: "If you want him out, then run in the election. Let the 211 member associations decide. By doing so, the results of the vote will show whether they trust him."

Although no one has yet publicly announced their candidacy to challenge Infantino, the November 18 deadline for candidacies is currently considered a secondary issue, as a potentially earlier vote of no confidence might be initiated first. Čeferin hopes Infantino will step down voluntarily before then.

talkSPORT has learned that UEFA not only wants Infantino to leave but also wants to rethink the very setup of the FIFA presidency.

Reform proposals could include implementing a rotating presidency system to weaken the power of the president, or even abolishing the title of president entirely and replacing it with a committee chair.

The plan could also include multiple vice-presidents to further establish checks and balances and create a governance model similar to a civil service system.

Infantino pushed for the integration of FIFA's commercial, operational, and regulatory divisions into a partially privatized subsidiary, while senior UEFA officials prefer a clear separation of these areas.

FIFA was asked for comment and subsequently referred to recent "constructive and positive" talks between some FIFA leadership members in Morocco.

FIFA sources also reiterated last week's statement, emphasizing: "The FIFA President is democratically elected by FIFA member associations and is currently fulfilling the mandate granted by the member associations."

The statement also said: "Those who do not have the support of FIFA member associations should not attempt to achieve their goals, which they cannot achieve through FIFA's established democratic processes, through accusations, insinuations, or misinformation."

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