FIFA Legends Call for Leadership Change in Open Letter to Infantino

A group of high-profile current and former footballers, including World Cup winners and FIFA legends, issued a public call on Monday for immediate change in the leadership of world soccer's governing body, intensifying the pressure on embattled President Gianni Infantino. The statement, shared widely on social media, declared that "enough is enough" and accused FIFA's current leadership of being blinded by power. The open letter was published on August 24, 2026, by a coalition of players including former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre, who is a member of FIFA's own Players Voice Panel.