Soccer Fans Launch Global Petition Urging FIFA Boss Infantino to Resign over World Cup 'Betrayal'
About 40 supporter groups back the petition, which accuses Gianni Infantino of betraying the game and calls for FIFA to be rebuilt.
- On Thursday, August 20, 2026, global fan organizations, including Football Supporters Europe, launched the #InfantinOut petition calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign and demanding wholesale reform of the organization.
- Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors prompted the outcry, viewed as a 'betrayal' by fan groups who noted he abandoned the proposal earlier this year amid intense backlash.
- Supported by the Independent Supporters Council and Football Supporters Africa, the campaign cites Infantino's previous backing of the failed European Super League and argues the concentration of power around the FIFA Presidency has destroyed trust.
- Three continental confederations, including UEFA, North America's CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation, have accused Infantino of 'deception,' with UEFA remaining intent on boycotting FIFA events having 'lost confidence' in his leadership.
- While Infantino retains support in Africa and South America, the petition argues the governance of FIFA is 'not fit for purpose' and suggests alternative models, such as rotating presidencies, warrant consideration.
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More than 40 fan organizations from around the world have launched a petition calling for the immediate resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, accusing him of abuse of power, non-transparent decision-making and an attempt to sell off the World Cup to private investors.
Football fan groups call for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s resignation, launch petition
Football fan groups worldwide have launched the #InfantinoOut petition, calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign over his attempt to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. Around 40 national groups backed the campaign, criticising his leadership and lack of transparency. They also cited his support for the European Super League and biennial World Cups as reasons for their demands.
The pressure on Gianni Infantino is rising. Fans around the world are now organizing to overthrow the FIFA president, and they are making further demands.
The Toronto Star
Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup ‘betrayal’
GENEVA (AP) — A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to
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