UK Liberal Democrats have called for a dramatic shake-up in world football governance, urging the English Football Association, UEFA and other authorities to break away from FIFA. The move, reported by The Athletic, adds fresh political pressure at a time when scrutiny is intensifying around Infantino.
The proposal points to growing dissatisfaction with FIFA’s leadership and structure among some critics in the UK. By encouraging a split from the global governing body, the party is pushing for football organizations to consider an alternative path outside FIFA’s control.
Any such break would represent a major escalation, given FIFA’s central role in overseeing the international game. The FA and UEFA are among the most influential institutions in football, so calls for them to distance themselves from FIFA are likely to draw attention well beyond British politics.
While it remains unclear whether football authorities would entertain such a far-reaching step, the intervention highlights how governance disputes in the sport are increasingly spilling into the political arena. It also underscores the mounting focus on Infantino as debate over FIFA’s direction continues.
