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Michel Platini demands Gianni Infantino's resignation from FIFA

Michel Platini, former president of UEFA, has called for the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of failing to uphold the rules of football. In an interview with Canal+, Platini criticized several decisions from the 2026 World Cup, including the implementation of hydration breaks for advertising, a 30-minute halftime break during the final, and the reversal of a red card issued to American striker Folarin Balogun following intervention by US President Donald Trump.

Infantino is facing mounting pressure following the collapse of a plan to sell shares of World Cup rights to private investors. Investor Joshua Kushner of Thrive expressed regret over his firm's involvement in the failed multi-billion dollar project, noting that they underestimated the political dynamics within global football.

In response to the leadership crisis, UEFA is reportedly preparing a legal complaint in Switzerland against Infantino for 'unfair management.' Additionally, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has expressed a loss of confidence in FIFA's leadership and is advocating for structural governance reforms ahead of the 2027 FIFA Congress.

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FIFA · Folarin Balogun · Gianni Infantino · KNVB · Michel Platini · UEFA

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