FAW chief calls for Infantino to step down

FIFA president Gianni Infantino should resign, according to Noel Mooney, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive. Mooney, who previously collaborated with Infantino at UEFA, contends that the damage caused to football due to Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in World Cup and other competitions to private investors necessitates his departure.

Despite the fact that the sell-off scheme has been abandoned, Mooney asserts that Infantino has done well as UEFA's general secretary, including fostering technical development initiatives like Arsene Wenger's work. However, he staunchly believes Infantino should step down from his FIFA position due to the recent proposal. Earlier this month, Wales became the first home nation to distance itself from Infantino's leadership bid.

Numerous other countries have subsequently followed suit. Mooney emphasizes the need for a thorough review of FIFA's governance, structures, and processes, highlighting that too much power is concentrated in the hands of the president.