Former players call for change in FIFA's leadership
A group of former international players, including World Cup winners and FIFA legends, have called for immediate change at world soccer's governing body, saying its leadership under embattled president Gianni Infantino had been blinded by power.
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A group of former international players, including World Cup winners and FIFA legends, have called for immediate change at world soccer's governing body, saying its leadership under embattled president Gianni Infantino had been blinded by power.
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Former players call for change in FIFA's leadership
A group of former international players, including World Cup winners and FIFA legends, have called for immediate change at world soccer's governing body, saying its leadership under embattled president Gianni Infantino had been blinded by power.
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UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid for Infantino's role
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino but warned the beleaguered FIFA chief that he must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.
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