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Luis Figo demands Gianni Infantino resign as FIFA president
Former Portugal captain Luis Figo has called for Gianni Infantino to resign immediately as FIFA president, accusing him of lying, deceiving football officials and using the office for personal gain. Figo said…
The Story in Brief
Former Portugal captain Luis Figo has called for Gianni Infantino to resign immediately as FIFA president, accusing him of lying, deceiving football officials and using the office for personal gain. Figo said Infantino had lost the confidence of senior staff, advisers and much of the football community.
His statement follows the collapse of Infantino’s proposal to create a commercial entity and sell a 20 per cent stake to private investors for about $4.2 billion. The plan faced opposition over transparency, governance and control of FIFA assets. Adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigned, calling it “a bad deal for football”. Infantino, who plans to seek re-election in 2027, held talks with FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest narratives will either present Figo’s attack as proof that FIFA is collapsing or dismiss it as a former star seeking attention. Neither is established by this account. The failed $4.2 billion proposal, a senior resignation and criticism from FIFA figures point to a real governance problem, but Figo’s accusations remain allegations. The practical test is whether FIFA publishes a credible account of the proposal and rebuilds support before the 2027 election.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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