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Bundesliga president and DFB chief call for Infantino to resign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:07 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Bundesliga president and DFB chief call for Infantino to resign

Summary

Bundesliga president Hans-Joachim Watzke and DFB chief Bernd Neuendorf have demanded FIFA president Gianni Infantino's resignation. Speaking at the Big Bang AI Festival in Berlin, Watzke criticized Infantino's handling of several issues, including awarding a FIFA peace prize to Donald Trump and controversial investor plans for World Cup rights. Watzke expressed concerns over FIFA's financial management, stating the organization should not seek external investors. The ongoing crisis for Infantino comes as he prepares to run for re-election in 2027, facing opposition from UEFA and various national associations across Europe. Neuendorf emphasized the urgency of ending what he describes as the 'Infantino system.'

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By the Numbers

•Watzke and Neuendorf criticize Infantino's leadership.
•Concerns raised over FIFA's financial decisions.
•Infantino plans to run for re-election in 2027.
•Schisms in European football governance emerge.
•Infantino's crisis marks a critical moment in FIFA's history.

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4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Bundesliga president joins DFB boss in calling for Infantino to go

What they're saying

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Bundesliga president Hans-Joachim Watzke has joined German Football Federation (DFB) chief Bernd Neuendorf in calling for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to leave. "He should go.
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