Lied and deceived: Figo demands Infantino quit FIFA
International football is reeling once again after an unprecedented institutional attack. Luis Figo has publicly called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. In a column pu...
Luis Figo, a former Real Madrid and FC Barcelona star, has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s immediate resignation in a Daily Mail column. Figo criticized Infantino's conduct as "underhanded, deceitful, and selfish" in the wake of the Swiss official's plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup to private investors.
This move came amidst a crisis within FIFA's leadership, with Infantino reportedly losing the support of his closest advisers and the global football community. Despite some pressure from UEFA and the public, Infantino had initially been planning to proceed with his controversial proposal. Figo's statement comes as a forceful warning, urging Infantino to step down immediately, stating, "It is too late to save his dignity, but not to save football. Infantino must go now."
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