'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa
Summary
Several current and former football players have spoken out against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, saying that changes are needed in how Fifa is run. They criticize recent decisions made without player or fan input and call for more involvement from those who love the sport.Key Facts
- Mikael Silvestre, a former player and member of Fifa’s Players’ Voice Panel, posted a statement titled "Enough is Enough!" criticizing Fifa leadership.
- The statement was shared by other players like Lucy Bronze, Emmanuel Petit, and David James.
- Players oppose Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in major competitions like the World Cup to private investors.
- They say Fifa has moved away from football’s core values and lacks consultation with players and fans.
- The players call for structural changes so fans and players have a direct say in how the sport is run.
- Fifa has faced recent backlash, including threats of boycotts from Uefa and withdrawals of support from England, Wales, and Scotland football associations.
- Samuel Eto’o, former player and president of the Cameroonian Football Association, supports Infantino, praising his efforts to help smaller nations and develop African football.
- Infantino has been Fifa president since 2016 and is under pressure to resign or face a leadership challenge next year.
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