Luis Figo Calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Resign

According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, former Portuguese midfielder Luis Figo has publicly demanded the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This call follows intense backlash regarding FIFA’s previously proposed plan to establish a subsidiary, 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' (FFE), intended to manage commercial activities for future men’s and women’s World Cups. FIFA had aimed to value the entity at $20 billion, offering up to 20% of minority shares to external investors to raise $4.2 billion. Although FIFA has since shelved the plan due to widespread opposition, critics continue to demand leadership changes.

In a statement posted on X, Figo accused Infantino of damaging the integrity of the presidency, alleging deceit and the pursuit of personal gain at the expense of the sport. Figo further claimed that Infantino has lost the support of the football community and suggested that even Donald Trump has withdrawn his backing.

For residents and travelers in Thailand, where football enjoys immense popularity, this development highlights ongoing governance tensions within the global sport’s governing body. While the specific commercial plan has been abandoned, the political fallout surrounding the FIFA presidency remains active. It remains to be confirmed how these internal pressures will impact future FIFA leadership or the organization's long-term commercial strategies.