Klopp says FIFA worse under Infantino than Blatter
- On Sunday, Germany coach Jurgen Klopp called for a change in FIFA leadership, stating that president Gianni Infantino should be replaced because he has made the governing body worse than it was under his predecessor.
- Infantino succeeded Sepp Blatter as FIFA president in 2016 following a corruption scandal. Klopp remarked he did not think things could get worse after Blatter, but argued that Infantino has managed to do just that.
- Among the decisions drawing criticism are plans to sell World Cup commercial rights and a proposed 'Peace Prize' for President Donald Trump. Klopp stated the next leader should prioritize football's interests over financial gain.
- The next FIFA presidential election is scheduled for March 2027, with former Swiss footballer Ramon Vega and Japan's Kozo Tashima having announced campaigns. Klopp said of Arsene Wenger: "I've heard something about Arsene Wenger. Not sure if that's true or false, but he's a good man."
- Klopp expressed desire for a candidate without financial interests, stating "The opinion is unanimous that a change would make sense." He suggested such leadership would represent significant improvement for football's governing body.
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