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drink micheladas & mind your business

[Luís Figo @LuisFigo]

Today I join others from across our game and call for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA President.

Infantino has debased the office that he promised to elevate. He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve. 

He has lost the support of his senior staff, his closest advisers, the vast majority of people who devote their lives to this sport and even, it would seem, the FIFA Peace Prize winner. 

It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now.

#Infantinout

https://t.co/j93k5MnlK2

[YankeeGunner 🏆 @YankeeGunner]

Sure why not

[Asad🇵🇸 @Asxdk_98]

Ornstein’s Vini bomba might blow up this platform🤣🤣🤣

[Rexzzy @AFC_Rexzzy]

Arsenal will sign Guimaraes and Vinicius
Arsenal will sign Guimaraes and Vinicius
Arsenal will sign Guimaraes and Vinicius
Arsenal will sign Guimaraes and Vinicius
Arsenal will sign Guimaraes and Vinicius

[Tom Canton @TomCantonMedia]

🚨 Understand that momentum is moving in Arsenal's favour regarding the future of Vinicius Junior.

After Real Madrid's latest and 'final' contract offer, the player will not rush into a decision, but sentiment is shifting.

Full story 👇
https://t.co/WOVsmLugiv

[Passport Soccer @passport_soccer]

🇲🇽 Mexico needs leadership change in their federation immediately. Leaders within @FMF clearly aren’t fit for the job.

They have:

- scrapped promotion/relegation in domestic leagues.
- make the national team play most of their matches away from home to maximize profits.
- now they go against CONCACAF’s statement and say they will review Infantinos private investment plan.

Mexico has the potential to be a powerhouse in international football but are being held back by greed and corruption.

[Canada Soccer @CanadaSoccerEN]

Canada Soccer stands with Concacaf and its members on today’s collective decision.

[The 44 ⚽️ @The_Forty_Four]

HOUND THE RAT OUT🐀❌

[herculez gomez @herculezg]

Private equity would likely mean more commercial inventory.

Higher ticket prices. More advertising. Longer tournaments. More competitions.

⚽️ The game becomes increasingly driven by shareholder returns rather than what’s best for the sport.

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

It's over, Gianni. Infantino’s plan to invite venture capitalists to buy a stake in the World Cup and other FIFA tournaments is dead in the water. It's over. CONCACAF follows UEFA in rejecting his divisive plan. So that’s 41 + 55 national associations of the 211 against. So far. Strong statement from CONCACAF, echoing UEFA’s. "CONCACAF is a confederation united by the love of our game, where football comes first. Guided by this philosophy over the past 10 years we have built, from the ground up, an organization founded on service, transparent governance, and the long-term stewardship of football. History has shown FIFA and the football family what happens when the custodians of the game lose sight of these values.”

The confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football convened meeting of its 41 members to discuss the “FIFA Forward Enterprise”, Infantino’s plan “to sell interests in the FIFA World Cup to private investors”.

Infantino’s handling of the process, rushing decision-making, drew criticism. “During the meeting, the membership expressed deep concerns about the lack of due process surrounding the proposal, the artificially short deadline imposed, and the absence of any review or approval by the relevant FIFA governance bodies. In addition, the need for private equity investment to fund new and existing FIFA Forward programs following the most profitable FIFA World Cup in history was questioned. The discussion reinforced the need for greater transparency and proper governance.”

So CONCACAF and its 41 members…

“Rejected the proposal;
Tasked their FIFA Council Members with engaging FIFA to determine how existing FIFA reserves could be used to increase FIFA Forward funding for football development across our region;
And tasked their FIFA Council Members with instructing the FIFA President to ensure that any matter follows the proper governance processes via staff and FIFA Council, in accordance with the FIFA Statutes.

“Through these actions, CONCACAF reaffirms that football's future - and its greatest asset - must remain in the hands of our football family.” 🙌🙌

[U.S. Soccer @ussoccer]

U.S. Soccer stands with Concacaf and its members.

[UEFA @UEFA]

Statement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National AssociationStatement on behalf of UEFA and its 55 National Associations

[fleeopatra @fleeoo]

I’m wherever the tres leches cake at

[Harry Sisson @harryjsisson]

LOL SPAIN EDITED TRUMP OUT OF THE PHOTO 🤣🤣🤣

[Tom Canton @TomCantonMedia]

Today, football won.

[Murph @NUFCMurph]

Dan Burn when he gets ahold of Messi tonight

[Ronaldinho @10Ronaldinho]

Feliz cumple @Club_Queretaro ! 76 años de historia 🔵⚫️🙏🏾

[England @England]

Football ❤️

[FIFA @FIFAcom]

Mutual respect 🫡

Mexico and England fans share a moment after their Round of 32 thriller in Mexico City 🇲🇽🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

The final should really be here. Commercial, broadcasting and political reasons doubtless why it isn’t but Azteca beats any of the other stadia for atmosphere and heritage.