BREAKING NEWSFIFA’s Legal Architect Steps Down as Infantino Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Governance and World Cup Disputes
Emilio García Silvero, FIFA’s chief legal and compliance officer for eight years, has left the world governing body amid escalating controversies surrounding disciplinary rulings and governance under Gianni Infantino. His departure comes as FIFA prepares for its first contested presidential election since 2016 and faces mounting pressure from Congress and global stakeholders.