{
  "id": 4510558,
  "title": "Fifa president Infantino ‘must go’, says ex-Uefa boss Platini",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/fifa-president-infantino-must-go-says-ex-uefa-boss-platini-4510558",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/31/fifa-president-infantino-must-go-says-ex-uefa-boss-platini"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Uefa president Michel Platini has called for the resignation of Fifa president Gianni Infantino following a series of scandals plaguing the World governing body. Infantino, 56, has been under scrutiny since his aborted plan to incorporate private investment into Fifa events like the World Cup. Former Uefa president Platini criticized Infantino for failing to uphold the rules of the game, particularly regarding the so-called hydration breaks during the World Cup that often lasted up to four minutes and were utilized by the host broadcaster for advertisements. Additionally, Platini highlighted the half-time show during the final that exceeded the allotted 15-minute limit, and the controversy surrounding Infantino pardoning American forward Folarin Balogun after a phone call from US President Donald Trump. Platini emphasized that the hydration breaks and the 30-minute half-time break in the final are not stipulated in the rules, and the red card ban was the most significant violation. He accused Infantino of disregarding the rules and urged him to step down, stating that if Uefa wishes to remove Infantino, it must do so through the courts.",
  "summary": "Michel Platini says Gianni Infantino has failed as the guarantor of the rules of the game by not respecting them himself.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Fifa president Infantino ‘must go’, says ex-Uefa boss Platini",
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        "published": "2026-08-30T21:08:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}