World Cup winners Cannavaro, Cafu back Infantino despite FIFA crisis

Vanguard News | 26-08-2026 08:45pm |

World Cup winners Fabio Cannavaro and Cafu have publicly supported FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a crisis over his aborted plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Their messages contrast with calls from other former players, led by Mikael Silvestre, for leadership change. Cannavaro praised Infantino's tenure, stating that world football has improved over the last ten years.

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