French footballer, defensive midfielder, World Cup 1998 scorer and Euro 2000 winner
Players linked to FIFA’s Players’ Voice panel have issued a united statement calling for structural reform at FIFA amid Infantino’s private-investor plan for the World Cup. The move follows mounting backlash from confederations and several national bodies. The signatories urge a real voice for players and fans in how football is run.
European and international football bodies are pressuring FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down or reform leadership amid the now-abandoned plan to sell World Cup rights. European confederations and leagues call for greater stakeholder consultation as calls for change grow ahead of next year’s FIFA Congress.