Football Association of Wales Chief Calls For Gianni Infantino To Resign
· Sports · BBC Sport, Times of India, Al Jazeera
Noel Mooney, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, has publicly called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down from his position. The demand follows intense criticism regarding Infantino's proposal to sell 21% of commercial and ticketing rights for FIFA competitions to private investors. Although the plan has since been scrapped, Mooney stated that the attempt to sell the sport's assets caused significant harm to football's reputation. Wales was the first home nation to withdraw its support for Infantino's leadership, with other countries following suit. Mooney suggested that the current FIFA structure concentrates too much power in the president's office and requires a comprehensive review of its governance.
Why it matters
The public dissent from member nations like Wales signals a growing crisis of confidence in FIFA's leadership, which could lead to a broader push for structural reform or a change in the presidency.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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