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World Cup-winner Petit joins call for change in FIFA leadership

LAUSANNE: Several ex-footballers, including Premier League winners Emmanuel Petit and Mikael Silvestre, have called for “change” in FIFA’s leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors. “Change is necessary. Power has blurred the current leadership’s ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football,” Frenchmen Silvestre, Petit and Olivier Dacourt said in social media posts. The ex players did not directly mention FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who earlier in the day was backed by former Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o, but they criticized his leadership. “We share exactly the same concerns as millions of supporters around the world.

Enough is enough – top players issue warning amid pressure on Gianni Infantino

High-profile current and former footballers – including a member of a FIFA player panel – say “change is necessary” in the organisation’s leadership as pressure continues to mount on its president Gianni Infantino.

World Cup winners, FIFA legends say Infantino blinded by power

Aug 24 :

Ceferin Gak Minat Jadi Presiden FIFA

Presiden UEFA Aleksander Ceferin digadang-gadang bakal jadi Presiden FIFA yang baru. Tapi, Ceferin tak berminat menggantikan Gianni Infantino.

Presiden FIFA Ketemu Ronaldo, Doakan Sukses Capai 1.000 Gol

Presiden FIFA Gianni Infantino ketemu Cristiano Ronaldo. Infantino doakan CR7 sukses capai 1.000 gol!

Embattled Infantino says FIFA must close financial gap between 'big countries' and 'others'

Aug 24 : Gianni Infantino said on Sunday that it was FIFA's job to close the gap between its wealthy members and those that have few financial resources, adding that some prosperous federations did not want others to grow.

UEFA's Ceferin says Infantino could face election challenger, rules out FIFA bid

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin ruled himself out of running for the FIFA presidency but said Gianni Infantino would likely face a challenger if he seeks reelection next year following a global backlash over a plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.

Commentary: It’s time to ask ourselves exactly how important football is to Singapore

SINGAPORE: Belief has been in short supply in local football for some time. But invigorated by a historic Asian Cup qualification last year, there was some excitement among supporters as the Lions entered the ASEAN Championship.

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World Cup-winner Petit joins call for change in FIFA leadership

Enough is enough – top players issue warning amid pressure on Gianni Infantino

World Cup winners, FIFA legends say Infantino blinded by power

Ceferin Gak Minat Jadi Presiden FIFA

Presiden FIFA Ketemu Ronaldo, Doakan Sukses Capai 1.000 Gol

Embattled Infantino says FIFA must close financial gap between 'big countries' and 'others'

UEFA's Ceferin says Infantino could face election challenger, rules out FIFA bid

Commentary: It’s time to ask ourselves exactly how important football is to Singapore