Several former footballers, including World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit and Premier League winner Mikael Silvestre, have called for change in FIFA's leadership following the failed plan to open the World Cup to private investors. In social media posts, the French ex-players, including Olivier Dacourt, said 'Change is necessary' and criticized the current leadership for losing sight of football's best interests. They did not directly name FIFA president Gianni Infantino but expressed concerns shared by millions of supporters. The comments come after Infantino was backed by former Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o.
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