In a dramatic escalation of tension within the footballing world, a former Ballon d'Or winning legend has publicly slammed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling for his immediate resignation from the post.

While the specific grievances were not detailed in the initial report, the call for the FIFA chief to step down reflects ongoing criticism regarding the governance and direction of the global game under Infantino's leadership.

The demand for resignation marks one of the more high-profile critiques of the FIFA President from a former player of such prestige, adding further weight to the growing discourse surrounding the management of international football.