European Football · Monday, August 31, 2026
Platini calls for Infantino's departure before 2026 World Cup
The former UEFA president criticizes FIFA's management and controversies surrounding the organization of the US-Canada-Mexico tournament.
By Editorial team
Michel Platini called on Sunday for Gianni Infantino to resign from the FIFA presidency. The former UEFA chief reproaches him for not respecting the rules he must uphold. This position comes as the 2026 World Cup approaches and controversies surround the tournament's organization in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The attempted opening of the institution's capital to private investors is also crystallizing tensions.