Manchester, England – Norway's soccer federation (NFF) has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign immediately, intensifying pressure on the embattled leader. The demand follows the collapse of Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in future World Cup tournaments to private investors.
The NFF's statement, issued on Friday, criticized Infantino's leadership and the failed proposal, which was reportedly met with widespread opposition from European federations. The plan, which would have involved selling commercial rights to the World Cup, was abandoned after failing to secure sufficient support.
Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016, has faced mounting criticism over his governance style and controversial initiatives. The Norwegian federation's call adds to a growing list of critics, including several other national associations and football stakeholders.
FIFA has not yet responded publicly to the Norwegian demand. The situation remains fluid, with potential implications for Infantino's tenure and FIFA's future commercial strategies.
