Fans petition for Infantino's resignation and FIFA reforms amid backlash
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:13 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Fans' groups globally have created a petition demanding the resignation of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president. This call for action follows Infantino's abandoned plans to secure private investment for running FIFA tournaments, including the World Cups. The petition reflects widespread discontent, particularly after accusations of 'deception' from three continental confederations. Though Infantino has support in Africa and South America, European governing body UEFA aims to boycott FIFA events due to lost confidence in his leadership. The petition seeks not only Infantino's resignation but also broader reforms at FIFA, emphasizing the involvement of fans in decision-making processes.
- •Petition launched by fans across all six FIFA confederations.
- •Infantino accused of deception over secretive investment plans.
- •UEFA considers boycotting FIFA events amid leadership concerns.
- •Call for fan involvement in FIFA's decision-making processes.
- •Executive director Ronan Evain emphasizes need for reform and governance change.
- 11:13 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘He must resign’: Fans’ petition calls for Infantino to quit as Fifa president
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'
- 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — Fans launch petition calling for Infantino resignation and FIFA reform
"A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The petition with the hashtag InfantinOut also calls for “FIFA to be rebuilt so that the current debacle can never happen again.” “The shameful attempt by one individual — the FIFA President himself — to sell off the World Cup to private investors exposed a betrayal football will never forget,” the petition said about Infantino's plan for a commercial spinoff, which he dropped amid a furious backlash.
"Fans say Infantino has ‘lost the right to lead’ Statement also calls for Fifa to be reformed Fans’ groups worldwide have launched a petition calling for the resignation of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president and for wholesale reform of the organisation. Infantino is under mounting pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment to run Fifa tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. Continue reading...
"Fans’ groups worldwide have launched a petition calling for the resignation of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president and for wholesale reform of the organization. Infantino is under pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment in a company to run FIFA tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 20, 2026, 11:13 AM‘He must resign’: Fans’ petition calls for Infantino to quit as Fifa president
Fans say Infantino has ‘lost the right to lead’ Statement also calls for Fifa to be reformed Fans’ groups worldwide have launched a petition calling for the resignation of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president and for wholesale reform of the organisation. Infantino is under mounting pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment to run Fifa tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:39 AMSoccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'
A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The petition with the hashtag InfantinOut also calls for “FIFA to be rebuilt so that the current debacle can never happen again.” “The shameful attempt by one individual — the FIFA President himself — to sell off the World Cup to private investors exposed a betrayal football will never forget,” the petition said about Infantino's plan for a commercial spinoff, which he dropped amid a furious backlash.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 10:33 AMFans launch petition calling for Infantino resignation and FIFA reform
Fans’ groups worldwide have launched a petition calling for the resignation of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president and for wholesale reform of the organization. Infantino is under pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment in a company to run FIFA tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups.
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