Luis Figo calls for Gianni Infantino's resignation from FIFA
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Luis Figo has publicly demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, citing deceitful conduct surrounding Infantino’s controversial plan to sell World Cup commercial stakes to private investors. Figo’s message, published on social media, criticized Infantino for betraying the sport and losing support from FIFA's leadership. The call for resignation comes amidst ongoing turmoil within FIFA as public and institutional pressure continues to mount. Figo stated that it is too late for Infantino to salvage his dignity, but emphasized the urgency to act for the sake of football.
- •Figo describes Infantino's actions as deceitful and self-serving.
- •The FIFA leadership is experiencing a crisis amid Figo's statements.
- •Pressure from various football confederations has increased on Infantino.
- •Figo's call aims to protect the integrity of the sport.
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal legend Luis Figo calls on Infantino to resign in blistering op-ed
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — 'He should go. Now': Figo the latest to hit out at Infantino
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Lied and deceived: Figo demands Infantino quit FIFA
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 A football legend calls for Gianni Infantino to resign
"Former World Footballer of the Year Luis Figo has joined the criticism on FIFA president Gianni Infantino and wants him out immediately in the wake of a World Cup investor plan. "I could write 10,000 words on the problems at FIFA.
"International football is reeling once again after an unprecedented institutional attack. Luis Figo has publicly called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. In a column pu...
"A Ballon d'Or speaks out!A former supporter of Gianni Infantino during the 2015 FIFA presidential election, Luis Figo published a message on his social media this Wednesday in which he openly criticiz...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:13 PMPortugal legend Luis Figo calls on Infantino to resign in blistering op-ed
Portugal great Luis Figo has said embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino must go in a blistering op-ed in the Daily Mail.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:03 PM'He should go. Now': Figo the latest to hit out at Infantino
Former World Footballer of the Year Luis Figo has joined the criticism on FIFA president Gianni Infantino and wants him out immediately in the wake of a World Cup investor plan. "I could write 10,000 words on the problems at FIFA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:32 PMLied and deceived: Figo demands Infantino quit FIFA
International football is reeling once again after an unprecedented institutional attack. Luis Figo has publicly called for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. In a column pu...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:31 PM🚨 A football legend calls for Gianni Infantino to resign
A Ballon d'Or speaks out!A former supporter of Gianni Infantino during the 2015 FIFA presidential election, Luis Figo published a message on his social media this Wednesday in which he openly criticiz...
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