Norway’s soccer federation calls on Gianni Infantino to resign over failed World Cup plan
Summary
Norway’s soccer federation has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign because of his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. This demand comes amid growing criticism from European soccer groups and concerns about FIFA’s leadership and trust.Key Facts
- Norway’s soccer federation wants Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA president.
- The call follows Infantino’s abandoned plan to sell World Cup profits through a company called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).
- UEFA, Europe’s main soccer organization, threatened to boycott the World Cup and still does not trust Infantino.
- Infantino received support from FIFA staff at a recent meeting but lost backing from some European federations.
- The English Football Association no longer supports Infantino’s re-election next March.
- Mexico’s soccer federation continues to support Infantino.
- Norway plans to raise concerns about FIFA’s governance, the peace prize given to President Donald Trump, and a player ban suspension at the World Cup.
- Norway’s soccer chief said new leadership is needed to restore trust and implement reforms in FIFA.
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