Collovati: Infantino Should Be Ashamed

Fulvio Collovati, a World Cup winner with Italy in 1982, has launched a scathing attack on FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the expanded 48-team World Cup format. The legendary defender accused Infantino of prioritizing business over the sporting integrity of the game and urged him to show more respect for Italian football. The former Inter and AC Milan stalwart was particularly critical of Infantino's recent comments regarding Italy's absence from the tournament, as well as the quality of some participating nations.

"Infantino should be ashamed," Collovati declared. "First, he acts like a friend to Italian footballers, then he delivers these low blows." Responding to Infantino's jibe that Italy might qualify if the tournament expanded to 64 teams, Collovati retorted, "These jokes aren't funny. Since he holds Swiss citizenship, next time he should joke about the Swiss." However, his most damning indictment was reserved for the format itself. "The real joke, if there is one, is a 48-team World Cup with national teams participating who don't even play football," he stated.