Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup ‘betrayal’
GENEVA (AP) — A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world…
A coalition of soccer fan organizations worldwide has launched a petition on Thursday, urging FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign following his controversial attempt to sell World Cup revenues to private investors. The petition, titled "InfantinOut," also demands that FIFA be rebuilt to prevent a similar occurrence in the future. The statement claims that Infantino's plan for a commercial spinoff of the World Cup sparked a "betrayal" that football fans will not soon forget.
The fan groups advocating the petition include Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa, the Independent Supporters Council in North America, and approximately 40 additional national fan organizations across the globe. Despite facing significant criticism, Infantino has maintained his position despite European soccer body UEFA expressing lack of confidence in him. He has also faced backlash from CONCACAF and Asian Football Confederation leaders.
The fan petition asserts that Infantino's leadership is deeply flawed, lacking democratic governance and marked by opaque decision-making, clientelism, and a complete lack of accountability. The petition urges FIFA to resign, citing his support for projects that angered fans, such as the failed European Super League and his push to hold World Cups every two years.
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