Carney, Figo Call for Infantino's FIFA Exit

Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor and Canadian Prime Minister, joined growing criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, declaring he has "no confidence" in his leadership. The intervention comes after Portugal football legend Luís Figo called for Infantino to "stand down to save football," describing the FIFA president's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors as "the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour I have ever witnessed." sweetbonan.org

Carney's stance carries particular weight as he is close to Concacaf president Victor Montagliani, who is being encouraged to challenge Infantino in next year's FIFA presidential election. The mounting pressure follows another difficult period for the FIFA chief, with his leadership increasingly questioned by key figures in world football.