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Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Graham Dunbar, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The fan groups behind the petition include organizations from Europe, Africa, and North America, as well as about 40 national groups worldwide. A global petition has been launched by soccer fan groups, targeting the president of FIFA.
A global petition has been launched by soccer fan groups, targeting the president of FIFA. The petition calls for the president's resignation and a overhaul of the organization. This move comes after a plan to sell future profits to private investors was met with strong opposition.
The fan groups behind the petition include organizations from Europe, Africa, and North America, as well as about 40 national groups worldwide. They express outrage over the attempted sale, viewing it as a betrayal of the sport.
Further details about the petition and the fan groups' demands are available from the source.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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