FIFA president Gianni Infantino has become an Autocrat – Platini alleges

Former UEFA president, Michel Platini has accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of becoming an autocratic leader who prioritizes the interests of the rich and powerful. Infantino previously served as Platinis deputy at UEFA between 2009 and 2015, before later rising to the top position at world footballs governing body.In an interview with The Guardian, Platini, who led UEFA from 2007 to 2015, claimed that Infantinos leadership style has grown increasingly authoritarian, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.He was a good number two, but he is not a good number one, Platini said.He worked very well at UEFA, but he has one problem: he likes rich and powerful people those with money. That is his character. He was like that as a number two, but back then he was not the boss.Platini went on to argue that decision-making within FIFA has become less democratic under Infantinos leadership.Unfortunately, Infantino has become more of an autocrat since the pandemic. There is less democracy than in Blatters time, he said.You can say what you want about Blatter, but his main problem was that he wanted to stay at FIFA for life. He was a good person for football. The former France international also criticised modern football administration, suggesting that many officials lack genuine passion for the sport.The administrators in football today are just doing their job. You find many who wouldnt care whether its football or basketball. Its not always a case of loving football if you work at UEFA or FIFA, Platini added.The post FIFA president Gianni Infantino has become an Autocrat Platini alleges appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.