Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup ‘betrayal’
Summary
Soccer fan groups worldwide have started a petition asking FIFA President Gianni Infantino to quit after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The fans want FIFA to change its leadership and make sure such decisions do not happen again.Key Facts
- Fan groups from Europe, Africa, North America, and about 40 countries joined the petition called #InfantinOut.
- The petition says Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors was a betrayal and was stopped after strong opposition.
- UEFA, the main European soccer group, and other regional bodies like CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation have criticized Infantino.
- The petition accuses Infantino of poor leadership, too much power, secret decision-making, and no accountability.
- Fans want FIFA rebuilt to restore trust and fix how it is run.
- Infantino has also supported other controversial ideas, like the failed European Super League and holding World Cups every two years.
- Despite the criticism, Infantino has not agreed to resign.
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