Gianni Infantino became FIFA president after the organization faced a major legitimacy crisis. The 2015 “FIFAGate” indictments by the U.S. Department of Justice placed FIFA under intense scrutiny and helped shape the leadership transition that followed.
The question now is whether Infantino could leave the presidency without choosing to resign. Given the description of his approach to power, a voluntary departure is presented as unlikely, making other possible routes to removal the focus of the discussion.
Any challenge to Infantino’s position would be tied to FIFA’s governance structure and the organization’s ability to act against its president. The debate therefore centers on what formal alternatives exist when a leader does not appear ready to give up office.
Infantino’s future remains connected to the broader history of FIFA’s reform efforts after the 2015 crisis. His potential removal would raise fresh questions about accountability, leadership and the organization’s credibility.
