A coalition of more than 40 supporter organisations from every continent has launched a petition calling for the immediate resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The document, which has been circulated among fan forums and published on public platforms, accuses the Swiss‑Italian executive of attempting to channel future World Cup revenues into private investment vehicles, a move that critics say would compromise the sport’s integrity.
Calls for Resignation
The petition alleges that Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup profit rights to private investors represents a betrayal of football’s core principles. It points to a pattern of controversial decisions that includes his support for the failed European Super League and his advocacy for holding the World Cup every two years, proposals that have already sparked widespread criticism.
European governing bodies such as UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation have publicly voiced their lack of confidence in Infantino’s leadership, citing concerns over transparency and the potential damage to the sport’s global reputation.
In a statement released by the coalition, the petition describes Infantino’s tenure as marked by "opaque decision‑making, personality‑cult clientelism and zero accountability," language that reflects a broader discontent among supporters who feel the sport’s governing body has drifted from its democratic roots.
The signatories argue that these alleged practices have eroded trust in FIFA and could set a dangerous precedent for future governance, urging football’s stakeholders to intervene before the organization’s credibility is irreparably damaged.