International football is reeling once again after an unprecedented institutional attack. Luis Figo has publicly called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
In a column published in the British newspaper Daily Mail, the Real Madrid and FC Barcelona legend described the Swiss official's conduct as the most "underhanded, deceitful and selfish" he has witnessed in his entire sporting career.
The trigger for this statement was Infantino's controversial plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The Portuguese star says the president has lied and tried to enrich himself at the expense of the sport he is supposed to defend.
This firm stance comes right in the middle of a crisis meeting among the governing body's top leadership.
In addition to making the text public on his social media, Figo maintains that Infantino has completely lost the backing of his closest advisers and the global football community.
#infantino #international
In a column published in the British newspaper Daily Mail, the Real Madrid and FC Barcelona legend described the Swiss official's conduct as the most "underhanded, deceitful and selfish" he has witnessed in his entire sporting career.
The trigger for this statement was Infantino's controversial plan to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The Portuguese star says the president has lied and tried to enrich himself at the expense of the sport he is supposed to defend.
This firm stance comes right in the middle of a crisis meeting among the governing body's top leadership.
In addition to making the text public on his social media, Figo maintains that Infantino has completely lost the backing of his closest advisers and the global football community.
#infantino #international
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