Welsh FA withdraws support for Infantino as FIFA chief
The Football Association of Wales has withdrawn its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid over his bungled effort to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has withdrawn its backing for FIFA president Gianni Infantino's re-election bid, citing his unsuccessful attempt to sell off World Cup stake shares to private investors. The controversial plan was shelved following rejection by three confederations, yet Infantino's decade-long tenure as FIFA head remains under intense scrutiny.
The FAW has officially announced its decision to end support for the Swiss in the forthcoming March re-election. In a statement, the FAW acknowledged a series of governance issues, including poor leadership, values, stakeholder management, communications, and decision-making that have eroded their confidence in Infantino's ability to lead world football. The FAW deems any failure to prioritize football's best interests as unacceptable.
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