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Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'

Supporters say the abandoned World Cup investment plan exposed a breach of trust and a lack of transparency, with FIFA revenue expected to top $15 billion.

  • Fans' groups worldwide have initiated a petition demanding FIFA President Gianni Infantino resign over alleged deception regarding secret World Cup privatisation plans.
  • Three continental confederations accused Infantino of deception in an open letter about the secret development and proposal of the privatisation scheme.
  • Fan organisations condemned Infantino for attempting to sell the World Cup to private investors, calling it a betrayal football will never forget.
  • The petition states Infantino's leadership showed a profound failure incompatible with democracy and demands his resignation as he has lost the right to lead FIFA.
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Pressure is mounting on FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Supporters' organisations from around the world have launched a global petition calling for his resignation and radical changes to the way FIFA is run. The campaign is being carried out under the slogan "InfantinoOut" and its initiators include the largest organised fan groups from Europe, Africa and North America. The petition is supported by Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporter…

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A coalition of 42 organizations accuses FIFA president of losing legitimacy and demands profound changes in world football governance

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Fan organizations support a petition demanding the resignation of Fifa President Infantino

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