The Liberal Democrats, a political party in the UK, have called on the English Football Association (FA) and UEFA to withdraw from FIFA, labeling the organization as 'broken' under the leadership of Gianni Infantino. Party leader Sir Ed Davey made these remarks following a series of controversies during the FIFA World Cup, including the contentious red card issued to U.S. player Folarin Balogun and Argentina's players celebrating their victory over England while displaying a banner related to the Falkland Islands.

In a video shared on social media, Davey expressed his concerns about FIFA's operations, stating, 'This World Cup has laid bare how utterly broken FIFA is.' He criticized Infantino for allowing political interference and corporate greed to undermine the integrity of football. Davey emphasized the need for a new governing body that prioritizes fans, saying, 'It’s time for the FA, UEFA and European governing bodies to step up and lead a coordinated exit.'

Davey's criticism of FIFA is not new; he has previously condemned the organization for its handling of various issues, including the high ticket prices for the World Cup. During an interview with Sky News, Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson echoed Davey's sentiments, urging the FA to collaborate with UEFA and other global governing bodies to create a football organization that emphasizes transparency and accountability.

Despite the backlash, FIFA has defended its actions, particularly regarding the Balogun incident, asserting that the decision to suspend his ban was made by an independent disciplinary committee. The organization has also justified its ticket prices by claiming they align with other premium sports events in the U.S. and that profits from the World Cup are used to promote the sport globally.

As Infantino prepares to run for a fourth term as FIFA president, he appears to have the support of the English FA, despite the ongoing criticism. The situation raises questions about the future of football governance and the potential for a new organization to emerge if the FA and UEFA decide to follow through on their leaders' calls for change.