Times Square billboards urge Infantino’s removal as FIFA president | OneFootball

Billboards in New York’s Times Square have carried messages calling for Infantino to be removed as FIFA president, amid anger over his recent controversies.

According to Le Progres, giant screens on Friday night urged the confederations to oust the 56-year-old Swiss-Italian-Lebanese official.

Slogans argued that FIFA needs a leader, not a dealer, and were tagged with #InfantinOut. The screen time can be bought for only a few dollars.

Infantino has faced criticism after a controversial, aborted plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. He has maintained tight control at FIFA for 10 years and retains strong backing in parts of Africa following years of financial support.

In France, 92% of people are said to want him to go.

Under pressure, Infantino ignored questions about his future when asked at the start of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Katowice, Poland, on Saturday.

Source: Le Progres

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