Luis Figo blasts ‘deceitful’ Infantino and says Fifa president must quit to ‘save football’
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Portugal football legend Luís Figo has publicly called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down from his position, arguing that his departure is necessary to save the sport. Figo's demand follows a fierce backlash against Infantino over an ill-fated scheme to sell off a 20 percent stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Describing Infantino as 'deceitful,' Figo stated that it is already too late to save the FIFA president's dignity, but not too late to save football. Infantino is currently fighting to save his job as intense pressure mounts against him from across the football community regarding the controversial private investment plan.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Focuses heavily on Figo's moral condemnation and dramatic phrasing regarding football's dignity.
Vanguard (NG)Emphasizes Figo's football pedigree and Infantino's precarious job security amid mounting political pressure.
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