A worldwide coalition of soccer supporter organizations has launched a petition calling for the immediate resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The petition, which is backed by groups such as Football Supporters Europe, the African supporters’ network and the Independent Supporters Council, accuses Infantino of attempting to sell future World Cup profits to private investors and of presiding over a leadership style marked by a personality cult and opaque decision‑making.
Infantino’s tenure has been marred by a series of high‑profile controversies, including his support for the ill‑fated European Super League and proposals to hold the World Cup every two years, moves that many fans view as a betrayal of the sport’s integrity.
Continental bodies voice no confidence
UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation have each issued statements expressing a lack of confidence in Infantino’s leadership, demanding greater accountability and a comprehensive restructuring of FIFA to restore credibility.
Confronted with the mounting pressure, Infantino abandoned the commercial spinoff plan that would have turned the tournament’s future earnings into a private venture, though critics argue that the underlying issues of transparency and fan engagement remain unresolved.
The backlash underscores a growing disconnect between football’s governing institutions and the supporters who fund the game, with many calling for a transparent, fan‑centered reform agenda that can rebuild trust in the sport’s global governing body.