Soccer legends call for FIFA reform ahead of presidential election
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Pires, Juan Sebastian Veron, and other soccer icons have issued a statement demanding reform within FIFA. They criticized current leadership under Gianni Infantino, citing the abandonment of core values and lack of player consultation. This movement arises amid scrutiny following a controversial World Cup and Infantino's recent failed initiatives. The group emphasizes the need for a genuine voice for players and fans in football governance. FIFA's presidential election is set for March 2027, with UEFA's Aleksander Ceferin confirming he will not run.
- •Pires and Veron voice concerns over FIFA's direction and leadership.
- •Call for player and fan representation in decision-making.
- •Scrutiny follows a contentious World Cup in North America.
- •FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 2027.
- •Ceferin announces he will not run for FIFA president.
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Pires, Juan Sebastian Veron, lead soccer legends calling for FIFA reform
"A number of soccer legends have issued a statement on the current state of FIFA, with the likes of Robert Pires and Juan Sebastian Veron calling for a reform
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