'Deceitful' Infantino 'must go' says Luis Figo
Former football star Luis Figo has publicly demanded the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling him 'deceitful'. This follows backlash over Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
Why it matters
The internal conflict at FIFA reflects broader concerns regarding the commercialization of international sports and the governance of global football.
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona star Luis Figo has called for "deceitful" Gianni Infantino to quit as pressure mounts on the under-fire FIFA president.
Infantino is fighting to save his job after a fierce backlash against his plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
The 56-year-old wanted to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup to private equity investors through his FIFA Forward Enterprise.
The plan sparked a cascade of criticism for Infantino and has been rejected by three continental confederations, forcing the FIFA chief to ditch his divisive idea.
In a bid to win back support after his divisive plot, Infantino held emergency talks with other FIFA directors in Morocco on Wednesday, a source told AFP.
But former Portugal forward Figo heaped pressure on Infantino as he blasted the plan and demanded his resignation.
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