Lars-Christer Olsson
United KingdompoliticianMale6.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Lars-Christer Olsson is a former chief executive of UEFA who has been vocal about the need for reform within FIFA, suggesting that the presidency should rotate among different confederations to prevent the concentration of power seen under Gianni Infantino's leadership.
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Lars-Christer Olsson was the predecessor of Gianni Infantino as UEFA's chief executive.
Gianni Infantino’s remarkable rise from Uefa bureaucrat to ‘king of soccer’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-08-04
Ireland· 2026-08-04
Lars-Christer Olsson worked closely with Gianni Infantino and described him as ambitious and skilled.
”Gick inte att lita på”Dagens Nyheter·
Sweden· 2026-08-02
Sweden· 2026-08-02
Lars-Christer Olsson suggested that Fifa should reform its presidency to prevent excessive power concentration.
Gianni Infantino: Can Fifa president survive after Uefa threatens World Cup boycott?BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-07-31
United Kingdom· 2026-07-31
