A petition that has spread across social media
Under the hashtag #InfantinOut, a global coalition of fan groups has launched a petition demanding the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The document, assembled by organizations such as Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa and the Independent Supporters Council, accuses him of attempting to sell future World Cup revenues to private investors and of presiding over a series of reforms that many view as self‑serving.
Critics point to his involvement in the ill‑fated European Super League proposal and his push for a biennial World Cup as evidence of a pattern of prioritising commercial interests over the sport’s traditional values.
Responses from football’s governing bodies
International confederations including UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation have publicly voiced their loss of confidence in Infantino’s leadership, signaling that the controversy extends to the highest levels of the game.
The petition’s signatories argue that FIFA must be restructured to restore democratic oversight and prevent further scandals, urging the governing body to adopt transparent, accountable practices.
Calls for Institutional Reform
Advocates of the petition say that simply removing Infantino is not enough; they demand a comprehensive overhaul of FIFA’s governance model, including stronger representation for supporter groups and clearer financial controls.