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Luis Figo calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:36 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Luis Figo calls for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president
Summary

Luis Figo has urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign amidst significant backlash following Infantino's abandoned plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. These proposals faced public uproar after UEFA announced a boycott of FIFA events if approved. In a column for the Daily Mail, Figo labeled Infantino's actions as deceitful and self-serving. Amid his declining support among football leaders, Infantino has called a meeting with FIFA senior leaders to address the crisis. The situation has escalated, with the Football Association of Wales withdrawing support for Infantino's re-election next year.

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  • •Luis Figo criticizes Infantino in the Daily Mail for deceitful behavior.
  • •Infantino's proposal to sell World Cup stakes faced strong opposition.
  • •UEFA confirmed a boycott of FIFA events over the proposal.
  • •Infantino called a crisis meeting with FIFA leaders for Wednesday.
  • •The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn support for Infantino.
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  • 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid legend implores ‘deceitful’ Gianni Infantino to resign as Fifa president
What they're saying
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Infantino is under immense pressure after his foiled plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

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