Former players call for FIFA reforms and criticize Infantino leadership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
On August 24, a group of retired football players, including Didier Drogba and Robert Pirès, criticized FIFA and president Gianni Infantino, demanding reforms in a joint statement. This condemnation comes amid ongoing controversies affecting world football. The call for change highlights unresolved issues within the governing body. No specific proposals were detailed in their statement.
- •Former football legends demand reforms from FIFA leadership.
- •The group includes Bixente Lizarazu, Emmanuel Petit, and Claudio Pizarro.
- •Criticism of Gianni Infantino addresses recent controversies.
- •The statement was made on August 24, 2026.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Football legends take on Infantino and FIFA
""Enough is enough."Former football players, now retired, spoke out this Monday against FIFA and the leadership of Gianni Infantino.In a joint statement, a group of football legends called for reform o...
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