German FA Vice-President Demands Infantino's Resignation
Hans-Joachim Watzke, vice-president of the German Football Association (DFB), stated that Gianni Infantino must resign from his position as FIFA president “no ifs or buts.” Watzke made these remarks during a festival focused on artificial intelligence in Berlin. The DFB did not support Infantino's re-election, which is scheduled for March 18, 2027.
Watzke criticized Infantino for three main reasons: the controversial FIFA Peace Prize awarded to US President Donald Trump in December 2025, the handling of Folarin Balogun's red card during the recent World Cup, and a failed project to create a commercial company that lacked transparency. Watzke emphasized that the decision to overturn Balogun's suspension after a call from Trump to Infantino was unacceptable.
DFB president Bernd Neuendorf also expressed that the trust in Infantino's leadership has been completely shattered, indicating a need for change in FIFA's leadership.
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