More European countries’ FAs withdraw support for Infantino as pressure intensifies
FA no longer endorses Fifa president for re-election
TL;DR
- The FA and Football Association of Wales have withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president.
- These withdrawals are linked to controversy surrounding Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
- Wales and Serbia have publicly confirmed withdrawal of backing, following Finland's lead.
- The Swedish Football Association will oppose Infantino's candidature.
- UEFA has ordered Infantino and staff to preserve documents related to the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme and is considering legal action.
- There is an appetite to form a broad coalition against Infantino's re-election, with expectations that more countries will withdraw support.