Football Legend, Ruud Gullit Ask FIFA President, Gianni Infantino To Step Down
By Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Ex Dutch international footballer, Ruud Gullit has asked incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantno to resign his position as the head of the world football governing body.
Reacting to the recent developments bordering on the 2026 FIFA World cup been hosted in the US, Canada and Mexico, Gullit said “I have stayed quiet for a long time because I wanted to judge this World Cup on football matters.
“But the deeper we get into the preparations, the more it becomes clear that football is no longer the main story. For that reason, I believe Gianni Infantino should seriously consider stepping down as FIFA President.
The former AC Milan star said that “Leadership is not about appearing in photographs with politicians or celebrating commercial success. Leadership is about taking responsibility when things go wrong. That is why I believe Mr Infantino must ask himself whether he is still the right person to lead world football.
“The rising cost of attending matches is another serious concern. Many loyal supporters who follow their countries through qualification campaigns can no longer afford to attend the tournament. Football risks becoming an exclusive event for corporations and wealthy spectators rather than the ordinary fans who built the game.
“The World Cup belongs to the world, not to governments, political interests, or football administrators. It belongs to the players, the referees, and the supporters.
“If FIFA cannot guarantee that all three are treated fairly and equally, then it has failed in its most fundamental duty.
The football world deserves answers, accountability, and leadership. If those cannot be provided under the current administration, then perhaps the time has come for new leadership at FIFA.” Gullit stated.
