Portugal great Luis Figo calls for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, saying Infantino should step down to “save football.” Multiple outlets report that Figo criticizes Infantino’s leadership and describes his conduct in strong terms, including claims that Infantino “debased” the FIFA presidency. The criticism is tied to a FIFA proposal to seek private investment and the planned involvement of a company to run the World Cup. According to the reports, the proposal triggers widespread backlash, including pressure led by UEFA. In response to the opposition, FIFA scraps the controversial plan. The Guardian and other sources add that Infantino faces mounting pressure after cancelling the initiative, and that he convenes an emergency meeting of FIFA staff amid questions about his future. Euronews reports that Figo states it is “too late to save his dignity” but “not too late to save football,” and urges Infantino to go. Across the reports, Figo is the main voice calling for change, with the dispute centered on the now-abandoned World Cup-related investment scheme and FIFA’s governance standards.