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FIFA President Infantino must step down, says ex-UEFA chief Platini
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has called for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to resign, accusing him of failing to uphold the rules he is meant to enforce. Platini claims Infantino has not respected the regulations governing world football.
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Michel Platini, the former president of European football's governing body UEFA, has publicly demanded that FIFA President Gianni Infantino step down from his position. Platini's criticism centres on what he describes as Infantino's fundamental failure to act as a guarantor of the game's regulations.
According to Platini, Infantino has undermined his own authority by not adhering to the rules and standards that FIFA is responsible for maintaining across global football. The former UEFA chief's comments represent a significant rebuke of the FIFA leadership during a period of increased scrutiny of the organisation's governance.
Infantino has led FIFA since 2016 and has overseen significant changes to the international football calendar and competition formats. However, his tenure has been marked by ongoing debates about the governance structures within world football's governing body.
Platini's call for Infantino's resignation adds to mounting pressure on FIFA's leadership as the organisation continues to face questions about transparency and compliance with its own regulations. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions within international football's administration regarding standards and accountability.