Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino
Premier League chief says Infantino ‘hit self-destruct’
TL;DR
- Israel has withdrawn its support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino's re-election.
- The decision by the Israel Football Association (IFA) is attributed to a "crisis of confidence" and a rift with Uefa.
- Kevin Lamour, Fifa's chief operating officer, was sacked after criticizing Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.
- Critics argue Lamour's dismissal sends a troubling message and weakens Fifa's administration.
- The Premier League chief executive stated that Infantino "pressed the self-destruct button" with his plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.
- Infantino's efforts to improve sporting relations between Israel and Palestine have faced setbacks.
- Infantino proposed having Israel and Palestine compete in a new under-15 tournament.