'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa
A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
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"Change is necessary. Power has blurred the current leadership's ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football."
— Mikael Silvestre , Athlete
"I remain convinced that for us as Africans, this project was something that could have been incredible."
— Samuel Eto'o , Athlete
Key People
President of Uefa who commented on Omar Artan's officiating skills.
David James is a former England goalkeeper and co-founder of Football Rebooted.
Emmanuel Petit is a former football player and a 1998 World Cup winner with France.
President of FIFA.
Lucy Bronze is a prominent player for Chelsea and the England women's national football team.
Mikael Silvestre is a former professional football player who played for Manchester United and the France national team.
Samuel Eto'o is a former professional football player and is the president of the Cameroonian Football Association.
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A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
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