--- title: "FIFA fans petition for Infantino to resign over World Cup profit sale plan" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/fifa-fans-petition-for-infantino-to-resign-over-world-cup-profit-sale-plan" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/fifa-fans-petition-for-infantino-to-resign-over-world-cup-profit-sale-plan" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/fifa-fans-petition-for-infantino-to-resign-over-world-cup-profit-sale-plan.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/fifa-fans-petition-for-infantino-to-resign-over-world-cup-profit-sale-plan" category: "Media" published: "2026-08-20T13:05:31.579Z" source_reported: "2026-08-20T12:54:00.775Z" updated: "2026-08-20T13:05:31.579Z" trust_score: 80 critic_score: 75 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-08-20T14:15:24.473938+00:00" --- # FIFA fans petition for Infantino to resign over World Cup profit sale plan *Global coalition of supporter groups accuses FIFA president of betrayal and demands governance reforms* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 80 of 100, higher is better. 35 digests agree on key facts; CBC report adds named sources and direct quotes. - Craft 75 of 100, higher is better. Multiple outlets quote affected groups and state what happens next. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Headlines are lively but proportionate to the petition launch. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - A global coalition of soccer fan groups launched a petition on 20 August 2026 demanding Gianni Infantino’s resignation as FIFA president. - The petition accuses Infantino of attempting to sell future World Cup profits to private investors, a plan he later abandoned. - Over 40 national fan groups, including Football Supporters Europe and the Independent Supporters Council, back the petition. - The campaign also calls for FIFA to be reformed to prevent opaque decision-making and concentration of power. A coalition of soccer fan groups launched a petition on 20 August 2026 calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president. The petition, titled #InfantinoOut, accuses Infantino of attempting to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The plan was abandoned after widespread criticism from football governing bodies and fan groups. The petition states that Infantino’s actions represent a "betrayal" of football and calls for FIFA to be "rebuilt" to prevent similar decisions. It criticises the concentration of power around the FIFA presidency, opaque decision-making, and a lack of accountability. The campaign is backed by over 40 national fan groups, including Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa, and the Independent Supporters Council. Infantino has faced opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation over the proposed sale of World Cup profits. The petition cites his past support for projects that angered fans, including the failed European Super League and proposals to hold World Cups every two years. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated digests mention the petition’s call for FIFA to be "rebuilt" to prevent future governance failures. The left-rated digests, including the CBC News report, quote this demand directly, while the centre-rated digests refer to it in broader terms. The right-rated digests also omit the petition’s reference to Infantino’s past support for the European Super League and proposals to hold World Cups every two years. ## Who covered it Shares of the 39 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 28% (11) - Centre: 46% (18) - Right: 26% (10) 7 of 46 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-20T14:15:24.473938+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-20T15:00:28.868Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The left-rated digests led on the petition’s call for Infantino’s resignation and the broader demand for FIFA reform. Nine of the ten left-rated digests mention the petition’s accusation that Infantino’s attempt to sell World Cup profits was a "betrayal" of football. The CBC News report, the only full article among the left-rated outlets, quotes the petition directly, describing Infantino’s leadership as "incompatible with democratic governance" and citing his support for the European Super League as evidence of his disconnect from fans. - The left-rated digests also highlight the involvement of major fan groups, including Football Supporters Europe and the Independent Supporters Council. The CBC News report names two senior FIFA officials who resigned or criticised the plan, framing the petition as part of a wider backlash against Infantino’s leadership. ### Centre - The centre-rated digests focus on the petition’s demand for Infantino’s resignation and FIFA reform. Eight of the thirteen centre-rated digests mention the abandonment of the plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors, often framing it as a response to pressure from fans and governing bodies. The digests from RTÉ and 24ur.com describe the petition as a global effort, with 24ur.com specifying that over 40 fan organisations are involved. - The centre-rated digests do not quote the petition’s language directly but emphasise the scale of the campaign and the criticism of Infantino’s leadership. The digest from the Hampshire Chronicle notes that Infantino was "forced to abandon" the plan, suggesting external pressure played a role. ### Right - The right-rated digests led on the petition’s call for Infantino’s resignation, often framing it as a response to his attempt to sell World Cup profits. Seven of the nine right-rated digests mention the petition’s criticism of FIFA’s governance, including opaque decision-making and the concentration of power. The digest from n-tv describes the petition as an effort to "overthrow" Infantino, using stronger language than other outlets. - The right-rated digests also highlight the involvement of fan groups from Europe, Africa, and North America. The digest from Le Figaro quotes the petition’s accusation that Infantino "betrayed football", while the Times of India specifies that around 40 national groups back the campaign. None of the right-rated digests mention the resignation of senior FIFA officials or the petition’s call for structural reforms beyond Infantino’s departure. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 2 - high: 24 - unknown: 9 - veryHigh: 11 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [www.cnews.fr](https://cnews.fr/sport/2026-08-20/fifa-une-petition-lancee-par-des-supporters-du-monde-entier-reclame-le-depart-de) — Fifa: A Petition From Supporters Around the World Calls for Gianni Infantino's Departure - [berlingske.dk](https://berlingske.dk/sport/fodboldfans-forlanger-fifa-praesidentens-opsigelse) — Football Fans Demand Fifa President's Resignation - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/sports/article/soccer-fans-launch-global-petition-urging-fifa-boss-infantino-to-resign-over-world-cup-betrayal) — Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal' - [delo.si](https://delo.si/sport/nogomet/navijaske-skupine-zacele-peticijo-infantino-mora-odstopiti) — Fan Groups Start Petition: Infantino Must Resign - [RTÉ](https://rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/0820/1588658-fans-group-demand-infantino-resignation-and-fifa-reform) — Fans' group demand Infantino resignation and FIFA reform - 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It accuses Infantino of attempting to sell future World Cup profits to private investors, which it describes as a betrayal of football. Over 40 national fan groups back the campaign. **Which fan groups are backing the petition against Infantino?** The petition is backed by over 40 national fan groups, including Football Supporters Europe, Football Supporters Africa, and the Independent Supporters Council. These groups represent supporters from Europe, Africa, and North America and have launched the campaign under the hashtag #InfantinoOut. **Why did Gianni Infantino face criticism from football governing bodies?** Gianni Infantino faced criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, and the Asian Football Confederation over his plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. The plan was later abandoned after widespread opposition from these bodies and fan groups, who accused Infantino of opaque decision-making and a lack of accountability. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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