Germany's Klopp tells Infantino to go: Worse than Blatter

Germany's celebrated football coach, Jürgen Klopp, has harshly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino, declaring his desire for a new leader at the sport's governing body. The UEFA National League match against the Netherlands, set for Monday in Berlin, serves as the backdrop for Klopp's outspoken remarks. Despite a trail of controversies, Infantino is poised to be re-elected next year, as no viable opposition candidate has emerged.

Klopp, addressing a press conference on Sunday, acknowledged that there are individuals who care deeply about football's future and have no vested financial interests. He suggested that if these proponents united and elected one of their own as president, it could prove beneficial. Comparing Infantino to his predecessor, Joseph Blatter, who resigned in 2015 following a series of scandals, Klopp lamented that the situation might have worsened under Infantino's leadership.

He emphasized that there is a unanimous opinion among football stakeholders that a change is long overdue. Klopp even proposed Arsène Wenger, the French director of global football development at FIFA, as a potential challenger. However, recent reports suggest that Wenger is unlikely to run for the presidency in the upcoming election.