Former Portugal captain Luis Figo calls for Infantino to resign
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 06, 2026, 14:31 IST | Updated: Aug 06, 2026, 14:31 IST
Luis Figo, Portugal’s former captain and Ballon d’Or winner, has publicly called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down. Figo says leadership at the top needs to change if the game wants to protect its values, transparency, and credibility. From the pitch in Lisbon to one of the biggest debates off it — Figo isn’t holding back.
Is this the start of a bigger revolt inside football?
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