Figo: Fifa's Infantino is like the mafia, and Prince Ali exposed him
Football legend Luis Figo has publicly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino, calling for his resignation. Figo alleges that Infantino's leadership is corrupt and lacks transparency regarding financial projects.
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High-level governance disputes within FIFA impact the global administration and commercial integrity of the world's most popular sport.
Figo: FIFA under Infantino resembles the gangs, and Prince Ali exposed him Portugal FEATURES Portugal Morocco Jordan Figo launched a scathing attack on the Swiss official
Portuguese football legend Luis Figo has launched a scathing attack on Gianni Infantino, the president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), demanding that he leave his post, in an article published by Britain's "Daily Mail" on Wednesday.
Figo opened his article by saying: "I could write 10,000 words about FIFA's problems. But the solution needs only three words: Infantino must go."
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