Lib Dem leader hits out at ‘corrupt beyond repair’ Fifa
- The Liberal Democrats have urged the Football Association and other European football organisations to withdraw from Fifa following a World Cup marred by controversies.
- The party branded Fifa “corrupt beyond repair”, citing exorbitant ticket prices for supporters and the controversial reversal of a US player’s suspension after lobbying from Donald Trump.
- Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey stated that Fifa boss Gianni Infantino had “crossed red line after red line”, allowing Donald Trump to dictate on-field decisions and corporate greed to exploit fans.
- Sir Ed called for Uefa to “step up and walk away from Fifa” and work with other confederations to build a clean, transparent governing body that prioritises fans.
- Further controversies highlighted included Fifa’s “dynamic pricing” for tickets, the introduction of “hydration breaks” for advertising revenue, and the defence of Argentinian players displaying a Falkland Islands banner.
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