FIFA leader Gianni Infantino has been backed by legendary players like Brazilians Cafa and Roberto Carlos, as well as Brazilian Javier Zanetti, who was at the center of the dispute over his plan to sell secret investors a stake in the World Cup freedom, which was finally forced to withdraw.
“Over the past ten years we have witnessed the work done by FIFA and President Infantino to a representation of the footballers in the world of football, something that before did not exist,” wrote in the last hours on social networks former players such as Cafú, world champion in 1994 and 2002, or the Argentine ex-international Zanetti, current vice president of Inter Milan, among others.
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Other former people have also contributed to the writing, which also supports Roberto Carlos, Caf's friend in the Brazilian national team, including the former Brazilian Esteban Cambiasso and Javier Pastore, the former Portuguese Pepe, the former Brazilian Iván Córdoba, and the current Mexican Okay Borgetti.
On this occasion, Cafú and Zanetti assure: “Players have been given a voice and a place in our sport through participation in committees, projects and working groups. Our opinions are heard and many initiatives for the benefit of football are shaped thanks to our reflections, ideas, plans and participation.”
Legends from South America are" committed to carrying the trust" that the planet offers to" change life, increase cultures, and expand opportunities for all in the world. "
With a strong endorsement of the best FIFA president's actions, they said," We will continue to be willing to support the great creation that has occurred in our game over the past ten years.
Former Brazilian player Felipe Melo also expressed his support for Infantino, saying that" the athletes and former players now have a voice" and a place to make choices thanks to him. " I've been it," I said. I've spoken. I made my choice. I had disagreements. And I've been heard, he claimed in a blog to his Instagram profile.
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In addition, Melo defended the fact that soccer is "more world than actually" and claimed that he had witnessed "real modifications" in recent years. " President Infantino, you have my regard, my confidence, and all of my backing," I agree with you. I concur with FIFA and all those who genuinely want to continue to advance in the game. You may rely on me, President. Usually," he said.
Infantino, who aspires to lead FIFA in the Congress scheduled for March 2027, has been subject to a lot of controversy in recent weeks due to the plan to sell to private investors a 20 % stake in the World Cup trade rights, particularly from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation ( AFC), and North, Central America and the Caribbean ( Concacaf ).
