‘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. Three continental confederations accused Infantino of “deception” in an open letter last week over the manner the plan was devised and presented, and Uefa, European football’s governing body, is intent on boycotting Fifa events having “lost confidence” in his leadership. Continue reading...