India, Aug. 5 -- Former Portugal captain Luis Figo has become the latest high-profile figure to publicly call for Gianni Infantino to step down as FIFA president, adding further pressure on the Swiss-Italian amid the governing body's ongoing leadership crisis. In a strongly worded statement shared on X, Figo accused Infantino of damaging the credibility of football's governing body and urged him to leave office immediately.
"Today I join others from across our game and call for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA President," Figo said.
He continued, "Infantino has debased the office that he promised to elevate. He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve."
Figo also claimed th...