Norway’s Football Association (NFF) president Lise Klaveness calls for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, saying there is “no trust” in his leadership. According to reports, the NFF plans to ask Infantino to step down with immediate effect following a series of FIFA controversies that have intensified the current crisis.
The immediate trigger cited by the outlets is Infantino’s attempt to sell stakes in future World Cup events to private investors, described as a doomed effort that has further undermined confidence in FIFA governance. The NFF’s decision is reported to have been made at a meeting on Thursday night, with Norway becoming the first football federation to directly call for Infantino’s resignation.
The reporting also notes that Infantino continues to seek support internationally, but the NFF’s stance reflects a view that leadership is past the point where recovery is possible. The NFF’s action adds to broader scrutiny of FIFA’s governance and its commercial and reform initiatives, including the “FIFA Forward Enterprise” scheme mentioned in connection with the latest disputes.
