The Football Association (FA) has intensified pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino by demanding the release of all documents related to two recent controversies. FA chair Debbie Hewitt, who also serves as a FIFA vice-president, has formally requested that Infantino disclose files concerning his abandoned proposal to sell the FIFA World Cup, as well as those connected to the red card issued to England’s Folarin Balogun.

Hewitt has called for a comprehensive independent review into both issues and urged that clarifications be provided before the upcoming FIFA Council meeting scheduled for mid-October. These actions come amid mounting scrutiny of Infantino’s leadership, as calls for his resignation grow louder within European football circles.

Infantino, 56, has thus far resisted pressure to step down despite widespread criticism over the handling of the controversies. The English FA is among the leading European nations advocating for his removal ahead of next year’s FIFA presidential elections. Hewitt’s letter to Infantino marks a notable development, as she appears to be the first individual FIFA Council member to publicly break ranks and demand his departure.

The move signals heightened tensions within the governing body, reflecting broader concerns over transparency and governance at the highest levels of world football administration. With the FIFA Council meeting approaching, attention will focus on how the organization addresses these demands and whether further leadership challenges emerge.