Football star Luis Figo says FIFA head must leave
Former football star Luis Figo says the head of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, should step down from his job right away instead of waiting.
Published Aug 5
What happened with Luis Figo
Luis Figo, a very famous former football player, has spoken out against Gianni Infantino, the leader of FIFA. FIFA is the big group that runs soccer matches all over the world. Mr. Figo said that Mr. Infantino should leave his job immediately.
Why Luis Figo is upset
Mr. Figo used to run for the job of FIFA president himself back in 2015 before he stopped his campaign. He is unhappy with how things are being run now and does not want to wait until the next election to see a change in leadership.
- Luis Figo wants Gianni Infantino to step down right now.
- Infantino is the current president of FIFA.
- Figo previously tried to run for the same leadership role in 2015.
- Football leaders face ongoing questions about how they run the sport.
What happens next
The sports world is watching to see how FIFA responds to these strong words from one of football's most famous former players.