The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, saying he no longer commands the confidence required to lead world football’s governing body.
NFF President Lise Klaveness made the announcement on Friday, stating that the federation had resolved to seek Infantino’s resignation following a meeting of its governing bodies.
“He does not have the institutional trust required to lead FIFA in a stable manner in the current climate. There is no turning back for Gianni Infantino,” Klaveness told reporters.
She added that the Norwegian federation would formally ask the FIFA president to step down.
The call comes months before FIFA’s presidential election, where Infantino is seeking a fourth and final term in office.
The Italian-Swiss lawyer, who has led FIFA since 2016, is currently the only declared candidate for the election scheduled for March next year. To secure another term, he must obtain a majority of votes from FIFA’s 211 member associations.
Candidates interested in contesting the election have until November 18 to declare their intention.
Infantino has faced growing criticism in recent weeks following the collapse of his proposal to open FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, to private investors.
The failed initiative has intensified scrutiny of his leadership and prompted fresh calls for change within world football’s governing body.
AFP
